BCP Daily Office Eastertide

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Sunday, Evening Prayer I

INVITATORY

e church is dark, or partially so, when the service is to begin.

All stand, and the Officiant greets the people with these words.

Alleluia. Christ is risen.e Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain andshowed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heavenfrom God. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the LordGod the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sunor moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and itslamp is the Lamb.e nations will walk by its light, and the kingsof the earth will bring their glory into it.

Revelation 21:10, 22-24

Let us pray.

Eternal God, who led your ancient people into freedom by apillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that

we who walk in the light of your presence may rejoice in theliberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

e candles at the Altar are now lighted, as are other candles and lamps as may be

convenient. During the candle-lighting, silence is kept.

e following hymn, or a metrical version of it, or some other hymn,

is then sung:

Phos Hilaron (O Gracious Light)

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PSALMODY

At the end of the Psalms is sung or said

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.

CANTICLE

e Christ Hymn (Philippians 2:5-10)

ough Jesus was in the form of God,he did not regard equality with Godas something to be exploited,

but emptied himself,

taking the form of a slave,

being born in human likeness.

And being found in human form,he humbled himselfand became obedient to the point of death--even death on a cross.erefore God also highly exalted him

and gave him the name

that is above every name,

so that at the name of Jesusevery knee should bend,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue should confess

that Jesus Christ is Lord,

to the glory of God the Father.

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THE LESSONS

At the end of the readings is said

The Word of the Lord.anks be to God.

e Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55)

e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS

e Lord be with you.And also with you.

Let us pray.

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

at your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and

goodwill,We entreat you, O Lord.

at we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins

and offenses,We entreat you, O Lord.

at there may be peace to your Church and to the wholeworld,We entreat you, O Lord.

at 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.



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at we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit inthe communion of all your saints,entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,

We entreat you, O Lord.

e Collect of the Day

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 giveyou glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

For Mission

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weepthis night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tendthe sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying,soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and allfor your love's sake. Amen.

For Sound Government

O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we maybe a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to othernations of the earth.Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To all who have executive authority and to all who haveadministrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exerciseof their duties.Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To those who make our laws give courage, wisdom, and foresightto provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our

obligations in the community of nations.Give grace to your servants, O Lord.



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To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding andintegrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justiceserved.

Give grace to your servants, O Lord.And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and toaccept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they mayelect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-

being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in ourgeneration and honor your holy Name.For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head

above all. Amen.

For Schools and Colleges

O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges, and universities, thatthey may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, andthe pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those

who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

For the Harvest of Lands and Waters

O gracious Father, who open your hand and fills all living things:Bless the lands and waters, and multiply the harvests of the world;let your Spirit go forth, that it may renew the face of the earth;show your loving-kindness, that our land may give her increase;and save us from selfish use of what thou give , that men and

women everywhere may give you thanks; through Christ ourLord. Amen.

A Prayer of Self-Dedication

Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide ourminds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may

be wholly yours, uerly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we

pray you, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare ofyour people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.



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General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness

to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your

service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION

Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.anks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.

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



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Sunday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad init. Psalm 118:24

All stand

Lord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

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.

Ant.Alleluia.

e Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.Alleluia.

Psalm 95

Ant.Alleluia. e Lord is risen indeed: Come let us adore him.Alleluia.

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CANTICLE

Christ our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11;

1 Corinthians 15:20-22)Alleluia.

Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *therefore let us keep the feast,

Not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *

but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *death no longer has dominion over him.

e death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, *the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, *by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, *

so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

THE LESSONS



e Song of Zechariah (Luke 1: 68-79)

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e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.

Show us your mercy, O Lord;And grant us your salvation.

Clothe your ministers with righteousness;Let your people sing with joy.

Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;For only in you can we live in safety.

Lord, keep this nation under your care;And guide us in the way of justice and truth.

Let your way be known upon earth;Your saving health among all nations.

Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgoen;Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

Create in us clean hearts, O God;And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.


A Collect for Sundays

O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance ofthe glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us thisday such blessing through our worship of you, that the weekto come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.



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For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body ofyour faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our

supplications and prayers which we offer before you for allmembers of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministrythey may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord andSavior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For the Church

Gracious Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church. Fill it

with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt,purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it isamiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in

want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake ofJesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen.

For Church Musicians and Artists

O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in heaven: Beever present with your servants who seek through art and musicto perfect the praises offered by your people on earth; and grantto them even now glimpses of your beauty, and make them

worthy at length to behold it unveiled for evermore; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

For Families

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who places solitary personsin families: We commend to your continual care the homes in

which your people dwell. Put far from them, we beseech you,every root of bierness, the desire of vainglory, and the pride oflife. Fill them with faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience,and godliness. Knit together in constant affection those who, inmarriage, have been made one flesh. Turn the hearts of theparents to the children, and the hearts of the children to theparents; and so enkindle fervent charity among us all, that we may



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evermore be kindly one to another; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

A Prayer Aributed to St. FrancisLord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there isdiscord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above

all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer



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BENEDICTION

Let us bless the Lord.

anks be to God.May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believingthrough the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Romans 15:13



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Sunday, Evening Prayer II

INVITATORY

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the liingup of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2

All stand

O God, make speed to save us.

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.

Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

Glory to God

Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.

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at your holy angels may lead us in paths of peace andgoodwill,We entreat you, O Lord.



at there may be peace to your Church and to the wholeworld,


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

at we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit inthe communion of all your saints,entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,We entreat you, O Lord.


A Collect for Sundays

Lord God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ triumphed over thepowers of death and prepared for us our place in the new

Jerusalem; Grant that we, who have this day given thanks for hisresurrection, may praise you in that City of which he is the light,and where he lives and reigns, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weepthis night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend



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water from which these good things come. All this we ask in yourholy Name. Amen.

A Prayer of Self-DedicationAlmighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide ourminds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may

be wholly yours, uerly dedicated unto you; and then use us, wepray you, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of

your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,

that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION


May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing

through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Romans 15:13



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Monday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


anks be to God, who gives us the victory through our LordJesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

All stand



Alleluia.

Ant.Alleluia.


Psalm 95


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CANTICLE

e First Song of Isaiah (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.

erefore 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 the 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.

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 LESSONS


The Word of the Lord.

anks be to God.

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e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.

Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;Govern and uphold them, now and always.

Day by day we bless you;We praise your name for ever.

Lord, keep us from all sin today;Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.

Lord, show us your love and mercy;For we put our trust in you.

In you, Lord, is our hope;And we shall never hope in vain.


A Collect for PeaceO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you iseternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, yourhumble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surelytrusting in your defense, may not fear the power of anyadversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

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and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere mayseek aer you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pourout your Spirit upon all flesh, and hasten the coming of your

kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For All Sorts and Conditions

O God, the creator and preserver of all, we humbly beseech youfor all sorts and conditions of people; that you would be pleasedto make your ways known unto them, your saving health unto allnations. More especially we pray for your holy Church universal;that it may be so guided and governed by your good Spirit, that all

who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into theway of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond ofpeace, and in righteousness of life. Finally, we commend to yourfatherly goodness all those who are in any ways afflicted ordistressed, in mind, body, or estate; that it may please you tocomfort 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.

For the Poor and Neglected

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you allpoor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us toforget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all

who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who arebroken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grantthis, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake becamepoor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Forose Who Live Alone

Almighty God, whose Son had nowhere to lay his head: Grantthat those who live alone may not be lonely in their solitude, but

that, following in his steps, they may find fulfillment in loving youand their neighbors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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General anksgiving


to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness

all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION


Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely morethan we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation togeneration in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever.

Amen.Ephesians 3:20,21



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Monday, Evening Prayer

INVITATORY

Yours is the day, O God, yours also the night; you established themoon and the sun. You fixed all the boundaries of the earth; youmade both summer and winter.Psalm 74:15,16

All stand

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


Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

God our Savior (Ephesians 1:310)

Praised be the God and Fatherof our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has bestowed on us in Christ

every spiritual blessing in the heavens.God chose us in him

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before the world began

to be holy

and blameless in his sight,

He predestined usto be his adopted sons through Jesus Christ,such was his will and pleasure,that all might praise the glorious favorhe has bestowed on us in his beloved.In him and through his blood, we have been redeemed,

and our sins forgiven,so immeasurably generous

is Gods favor to us.

God has given us the wisdomto understand fully the mystery,the plan he was pleased

to decree in Christ.A plan to be carried out

in Christ, in the fulness of time,

to bring all things into one in him,

in the heavens and on earth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:


THE LESSONS




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e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS

e People stand or kneel


Let us pray.







Create in us clean hearts, O God;

And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.


A Collect for Peace

Most holy God, the source of all good desires, all right judgments,and all just works: Give to us, your servants, that peace which the

world cannot give, so that our minds may befi

xed on the doing ofyour will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all



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enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies ofChrist Jesus our Savior. Amen.

For MissionKeep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weepthis night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tendthe sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying,soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and allfor your love's sake. Amen.

For the Right Use of God's Gis

Almighty God, whose loving hand has given us all that wepossess: Grant us grace that we may honor you with oursubstance, and, remembering the account which we must one daygive, may be faithful stewards of your bounty, through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

For Knowledge of God's Creation

Almighty and everlasting God, you made the universe with all itsmarvelous order, its atoms, worlds, and galaxies, and the infinitecomplexity of living creatures: Grant that, as we probe themysteries of your creation, we may come to know you more truly,and more surely fulfill our role in your eternal purpose; in thename of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Care of ChildrenAlmighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joyand care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as

we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is justand true and good, following the example of our Savior JesusChrist. Amen.

A Prayer Aributed to St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is

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discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;

to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness


Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION






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Tuesday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things thatare above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:1All stand



Alleluia.


Psalm 95


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CANTICLE

A Song of Praise (Song of theree Young Men, 29-34)

Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *you are worthy of praise; glory to you.Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.

Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

Glory to you, beholding the depths; *in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *

we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

THE LESSONS



anks be to God.


e Apostles' Creed

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THE PYERS

e Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.


Clothe your ministers with righteousness;

Let your people sing with joy.



Let your way be known upon earth;

Your saving health among all nations.




A Collect for Guidance

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: Wehumbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit,that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget

you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.



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For Mission

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let thewhole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues

confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love youand serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Human Family

O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us throughJesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole humanfamily; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our

hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds oflove; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplishyour purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations andraces may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Prisons and Correctional Institutions

Lord Jesus, for our sake you were condemned as a criminal: Visitour jails and prisons with your pity and judgment. Remember allprisoners, and bring the guilty to repentance and amendment oflife according to your will, and give them hope for their future.

When any are held unjustly, bring them release; forgive us, andteach us to improve our justice. Remember those who work inthese institutions; keep them humane and compassionate; andsave them from becoming brutal or callous. And since what we do

for those in prison, O Lord, we do for you, constrain us toimprove their lot. All this we ask for your mercy's sake. Amen.

For the Victims of Addiction

Blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look withcompassion upon all who through addiction have lost their healthand freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailingmercy; remove from them the fears that beset them; strengthenthem in the work of their recovery; and to those who care forthem, give patient understanding and persevering love. Amen.

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Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is

discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,


Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION


e 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



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Tuesday, Evening Prayer

INVITATORY

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the LordJesus Christ.Philippians 1:2

All stand




Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

A Song to the Lamb (Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13)

Splendor and honor and kingly power *are yours by right, O Lord our God,

For you created everything that is, *

and by your will they were created and have their being;

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And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *

for with your blood you have redeemed for God,

From every family, language, people, and nation, *

a kingdom of priests to serve our God.

And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *and to Christ the Lamb,

Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, *for ever and for evermore.


THE LESSONS


T

he Word of the Lord.anks be to God.


e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.

at this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,


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



A Collect for Guidance

O heavenly Father, in whom we live and move and have ourbeing: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your

Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life wemay not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in

your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weepthis night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend

the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying,soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and allfor your love's sake. Amen.



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For Agriculture

Almighty God, we thank you for making the earth fruitful, so thatit might produce what is needed for life: Bless those who work in

the fields; give us seasonable weather; and grant that we may allshare the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Forose We Love

Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing

that you are doing for them beer things than we can desire orpray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Quiet Confidence

O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest wewill be saved, in quietness and confidence will be our strength: Bythe might of your Spirit lius, we pray, to your presence, where

we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.





General anksgiving


all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of

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glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your

service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION





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Wednesday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, acopy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in

the presence of God on our behalf. Hebrews 9:24All stand



Alleluia.


Psalm 95


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CANTICLE

eird Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 60:1-3, 11a, 14c, 18-19)

Arise, shine, for your light has come, *and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.For behold, darkness covers the land; *

deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.

But over you the Lord will rise, *and his glory will appear upon you.

Nations will stream to your light, *and kings to the brightness of your dawning.

Your gates will always be open; *by day or night they will never be shut.ey will call you,e City of the Lord, *

e Zion of the Holy One of Israel.

Violence will no more be heard in your land, *ruin or destruction within your borders.You will call your walls, Salvation, *

and all your portals, Praise.

e sun will no more be your light by day; *by night you will not need the brightness of the moon.e Lord will be your everlasting light, *

and your God will be your glory.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit


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THE LESSONS




e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.









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A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you iseternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your

humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surelytrusting in your defense, may not fear the power of anyadversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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.

For Peace

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but thesword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength oflove: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may

be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as childrenof one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever.

Amen.

For our Country

Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage:We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves apeople mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our

land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride andarrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, andfashion us into one united people. Endue with the spirit of

wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority ofgovernment, that there may be justice and peace at home, andthat, through obedience to your law, we may show forth yourpraise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity,fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer



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not our trust in you to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

For the President of the United States, and all in Civil AuthorityO Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: Wecommend this nation to your merciful care, that, being guided by

your Providence, we may dwell secure in your peace. Grant to thePresident of the United States, the Governor of this State, and toall in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do your will.Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make themever mindful of their calling to serve this people in your fear;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you andthe Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.



be wholly yours, uerly dedicated unto you; and then use us, we

pray you, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare ofyour people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our

creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you

and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.Amen.



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e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION






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Wednesday, Evening Prayer

INVITATORY

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earthtremble before him.Psalm 96:9

All stand




Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

A Song to the Lamb (Revelation 4:11, 5:9-10, 13)

Splendor and honor and kingly power *are yours by right, O Lord our God,

For you created everything that is, *

and by your will they were created and have their being;

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And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, *

for with your blood you have redeemed for God,

From every family, language, people, and nation, *

a kingdom of priests to serve our God.

And so, to him who sits upon the throne, *and to Christ the Lamb,

Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, *for ever and for evermore.


THE LESSONS


T

he Word of the Lord.anks be to God.


e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.

Show us your mercy, O Lord;

And grant us your salvation.

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Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgoen;

Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.



A Collect for Protection

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercydefend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of

your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let thewhole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues

confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love youand serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Cities

Heavenly Father, in your Word you have given us a vision of thatholy City to which the nations of the world bring their glory:Behold and visit, we pray, the cities of the earth. Renew the ties ofmutual regard which form our civic life. Send us honest and ableleaders. Enable us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and oppression,that peace may prevail with righteousness, and justice with order,



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and that men and women from different cultures and withdiffering talents may find with one another the fulfillment of theirhumanity;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Forose Who Influence Public Opinion

Almighty God, you proclaim your truth in every age by manyvoices: Direct, in our time, we pray, those who speak where manylisten and write what many read; that they may do their part inmaking the heart of this people wise, its mind sound, and its willrighteous; to the honor of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For the Future of the Human Race

O God our heavenly Father, you have blessed us and given usdominion over all the earth: Increase our reverence before themystery of life; and give us new insight into your purposes for thehuman race, and new wisdom and determination in makingprovision for its future in accordance with your will;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there isdiscord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving


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all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,


Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION


Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more

than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation togeneration in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever.Amen.Ephesians 3:20,21



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ursday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


You shall receive power when the Holy Ghost has come uponyou; and you shall be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all

Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8All stand



Alleluia.


Psalm 95


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CANTICLE

e Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18)

I will sing to the Lord, for he is loy and uplied; *the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.e Lord is my strength and my refuge; *

the Lord has become my Savior.

is is my God and I will praise him, *the God of my people and I will exalt him.

e Lord is a mighty warrior; *Yahweh is his Name.

e chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; *the finest of those who bear armor have beendrowned in the Red Sea.

e fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *

they sank into the depths like a stone.

Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *

who is like you, glorious in holiness,

awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?

You stretched forth your right hand; *the earth swallowed them up.With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *

with your might you brought them in safety to

your holy dwelling.

You will bring them in and plant them *on the mount of your possession,e resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *

the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.

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e Lord shall reign *

for ever and for ever.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit


THE LESSONS



anks be to God.


e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.

Show us your mercy, O Lord;

And grant us your salvation.Clothe your ministers with righteousness;Let your people sing with joy.





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A Collect for the Renewal of Life

O God, the King eternal, who divides the day from the night andturns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all

wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide ourfeet into the way of peace; that, having done your will withcheerfulness while it was day, we may, when night comes, rejoiceto give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For MissionAlmighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body ofyour faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive oursupplications and prayers which we offer before you for allmembers of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministrythey may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord andSavior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Peace Among Nations

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the worldinto the way of justice and truth, and establish among them thatpeace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may becomethe kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Forose in the Armed Forces of Our Country

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Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthenthem in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face theperils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding

presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

For the Conservation of Natural Resources

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, youmade us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom andreverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may sufferfrom our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come maycontinue to praise you for your bounty; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.


Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there isdiscord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,

hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. 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 yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness



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Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION





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ursday, Evening Prayer

INVITATORY

Yours is the day, O God, yours also the night; you established themoon and the sun. You fixed all the boundaries of the earth; youmade both summer and winter.Psalm 74:15,16

All stand



Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

e Song of the Redeemed (Revelation 15:3-4)

O ruler of the universe, Lord God,great deeds are they that you have done, *

surpassing human understanding.

Your ways are ways of righteousness and truth, *O King of all the ages.

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Who can fail to do you homage, Lord,

and sing the praises of your Name? *for you only are the Holy One.

All nations will draw near and fall down before you, *because your just and holy works have been revealed.


THE LESSONS



anks be to God.

e Song of Mary (Luke 1:46-55)e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS

e Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.




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at we may depart this life in your faith and fear,and not be condemned before the great judgment seatof Christ,

We entreat you, O Lord.at we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit inthe communion of all your saints,entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,We entreat you, O Lord.


For Protection

O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strengthof those who labor, and the repose of the dead: We thank you forthe blessings of the day that is past, and humbly ask for yourprotection through the coming night. Bring us in safety to themorning hours; through him who died and rose again for us, yourSon our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weepthis night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tendthe sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying,soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and allfor your love's sake. Amen.



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For Local Government

Almighty God our heavenly Father, send down upon those whohold office in this State (or, Commonwealth, City, County, Town,

Area) the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfastpurpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the

well-being of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Forose Who Need Continuing Care

Look with mercy, O God our Father, on all persons who havebecome ill, weak, distressed, or isolated. Provide for them homes

of dignity and peace; give them understanding helpers, and thewillingness to accept help; and increase their faith and theirassurance of your love.is we ask in the name of Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

For the Absent

O God, whose fatherly care reaches to the uermost parts of theearth: We humbly beseech you graciously to behold and bless

whom we love, now absent from us. Defend them from alldangers of soul and body; and grant that both they and we,drawing nearer to you, may be bound together by your love in thecommunion of your Holy Spirit, and in the fellowship of yoursaints; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.





General anksgiving


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to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by

our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION





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Friday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


anks be to God, who gives us the victory through our LordJesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

All stand



Alleluia.

Ant.Alleluia.


Psalm 95


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CANTICLE

e Second Song of Isaiah (Isaiah 55:6-11)

Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; *call upon him when he draws near.

Let the wicked forsake their ways *

and the evil ones their thoughts;

And let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, *and to our God, for he will richly pardon.

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, *

nor your ways my ways, says the Lord.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, *so are my ways higher than your ways,and my thoughts than your thoughts.

For as rain and snow fall from the heavens *

and return not again, but water the earth,

Bringing forth life and giving growth, *seed for sowing and bread for eating,

So is my word that goes forth from my mouth; *

it will not return to me empty;

But it will accomplish that which I have purposed, *and prosper in that for which I sent it.

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

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THE LESSONS




e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.










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A Collect for Fridays

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but firsthe suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he wascrucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of thecross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hardwood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach ofyour saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reachingforth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you tothe knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name.

Amen.

For Our Enemies

O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love ourenemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver themand us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good timeenable us all to stand reconciled before you; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

For Social Justice

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so moveevery human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble,suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions beinghealed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen.

For Young Persons

God our Father, you see your children growing up in an unsteadyand confusing world: Show them that your ways give more lifethan the ways of the world, and that following you is beer than



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chasing aer selfish goals. Help them to take failure, not as ameasure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start. Give themstrength to hold their faith in you, and to keep alive their joy in

your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.





General anksgiving

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servantsgive you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for ourcreation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but aboveall for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by

our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

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BENEDICTION

Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.

anks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely morethan we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation togeneration in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever.




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Friday, Evening Prayer

INVITATORY

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me,night aer night. I have set the Lord always before me; because heis at my right hand, I shall not fall.Psalm 16:7,8

All stand



Alleluia.


PSALMODY



CANTICLE

Christ our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Romans 6:9-11;1 Corinthians 15:20-22)

Alleluia.Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us; *

therefore let us keep the feast,Not with old leaven, the leaven of malice and evil, *

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but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Alleluia.

Christ being raised from the dead will never die again; *death no longer has dominion over him.

e death that he died, he died to sin, once for all; *but the life he lives, he lives to God.

So also consider yourselves dead to sin, *

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

Christ has been raised from the dead, *the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.

For since by a man came death, *

by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.For as in Adam all die, *

so in Christ shall all be made alive. Alleluia.

THE LESSONS



anks be to God.


e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


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Let us pray.





and offenses,

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

world,We entreat you, O Lord.

at we may depart this life in your faith and fear,and not be condemned before the great judgment seatof Christ,




A Collect for Fridays

Lord Jesus Christ, by your death you took away the sting of death:Grant to us your servants so to follow in faith where you have ledthe way, that we may at length fall asleep peacefully in you and

wake up in your likeness; for your tender mercies' sake. Amen.



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For Mission

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life toevery race and nation by the promised giof your Holy Spirit:

Shed abroad this githroughout the world by the preaching ofthe Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unityof the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Clergy and People

Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good

and perfect gi: Send down upon our bishops, and other clergy,and upon the congregations commied to their charge, thehealthful Spirit of thy grace; and, that they may truly please thee,pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, OLord, for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

For the Unity of the Church

O God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, our only Savior, thePrince of Peace: Give us grace seriously to lay to heart the greatdangers we are in by our unhappy divisions; take away all hatredand prejudice, and whatever else may hinder us from godly unionand concord; that, as there is but one Body and one Spirit, onehope of our calling, one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one Godand Father of us all, so we may be all of one heart and of one soul,

united in one holy bond of truth and peace, of faith and charity,and may with one mind and one mouth glorify you; through JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

For Monastic Orders and Vocations

O Lord Jesus Christ, you became poor for our sake, that we mightbe made rich through your poverty: Guide and sanctify, we pray,those whom you call to follow you under the vows of poverty,chastity, and obedience, that by their prayer and service they mayenrich your Church, and by their life and worship may glorify



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your Name; for you reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, oneGod, now and for ever. Amen.

A Prayer Aributed to St. FrancisLord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there isdiscord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair,hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it isin giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

General anksgiving


all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world byour Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope ofglory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, notonly with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to yourservice, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousnessall our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with youand the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages.

Amen.

e Lord's Prayer

BENEDICTION



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Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more

than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation togeneration in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever.

Amen. Ephesians 3:20,21



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Saturday, Morning Prayer

INVITATORY


If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things thatare above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Colossians 3:1All stand



Alleluia.


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CANTICLE

A Song of Creation (Song of theree Young Men, 35-65)

Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord, *praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

I e Cosmic Order

Glorify the Lord, you angels and all powers of the Lord, *

O heavens and all waters above the heavens.Sun and moon and stars of the sky, glorify the Lord, *


Glorify the Lord, every shower of rain and fall of dew, *all winds and fire and heat.

Winter and Summer, glorify the Lord, *


Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold, *drops of dew and flakes of snow.Frost and cold, ice and sleet, glorify the Lord, *


Glorify the Lord, O nights and days, *O shining light and enfolding dark.Storm clouds and thunderbolts, glorify the Lord, *


II e Earth and its Creatures

Let the earth glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.Glorify the Lord, O mountains and hills,

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and all that grows upon the earth, *


Glorify the Lord, O springs of water, seas, and streams, *O whales and all that move in the waters.

All birds of the air, glorify the Lord, *


Glorify the Lord, O beasts of the wild, *and all you flocks and herds.

O men and women everywhere, glorify the Lord, *praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

III e People of God

Let the people of God glorify the Lord, *

praise him and highly exalt him for ever.Glorify the Lord, O priests and servants of the Lord, *


Glorify the Lord, O spirits and souls of the righteous, *praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

You that are holy and humble of heart, glorify the Lord, *


Doxology

Let us glorify the Lord: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *praise him and highly exalt him for ever.

In the firmament of his power, glorify the Lord, *


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THE LESSONS




e Apostles' Creed

THE PYERS


Let us pray.







A Collect for Saturdays

Almighty God, who aer the creation of the world rested from all

you works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grantthat we, puing away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared

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for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earthmay be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your peoplein heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let thewhole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tonguesconfess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love youand serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Joy in God'

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