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The Book of Common Prayer 1662
Morning & Evening

Evening Prayer

Thursday, May 25th 2023, 09:32 PM

EASTER - 6

Psalter: Coverdale (1662), Bible Translation: ESV, Style: Line Numbered, Lectionary: One Year, Psalms: Monthly

Opening Prayers

Standing

Enter not into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you.
Psalm 143:2

Dearly beloved brethren, the Scripture moveth us, in sundry places, to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly Father; but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent, and obedient heart; to the end that we may obtain forgiveness of the same, by his infinite goodness and mercy. And although we ought, at all times, humbly to acknowledge our sins before God; yet ought we chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul. Wherefore I pray and beseech you, as many as are here present, to accompany me with a pure heart, and humble voice, unto the throne of the heavenly grace, saying after me;

Kneeling

Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have done those things which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou them, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou them that are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesu 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 Collect. The Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity.

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that 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.

Standing

O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
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.

Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.

Psalter Readings

Psalm 119

THY hands have made me and fashioned me * O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.
74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me * because I have put my trust in thy word.
75 I know, O Lord, that thy judgements are right * and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled.
76 O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort * according to thy word unto thy servant.
77 O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live * for thy law is my delight.
78 Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me * but I will be occupied in thy commandments.
79 Let such as fear thee, and have known thy testimonies * be turned unto me.
80 O let my heart be sound in thy statutes * that I be not ashamed.
81 MY soul hath longed for thy salvation * and I have a good hope because of thy word.
82 Mine eyes long sore for thy word * saying, O when wilt thou comfort me?
83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke * yet do I not forget thy statutes.
84 How many are the days of thy servant * when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me?
85 The proud have digged pits for me * which are not after thy law.
86 All thy commandments are true * they persecute me falsely; O be thou my help.
87 They had almost made an end of me upon earth * but I forsook not thy commandments.
88 O quicken me after thy loving-kindness * and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth.
89 O LORD, thy word * endureth for ever in heaven.
90 Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another * thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.
91 They continue this day according to thine ordinance * for all things serve thee.
92 If my delight had not been in thy law * I should have perished in my trouble.
93 I will never forget thy commandments * for with them thou hast quickened me.
94 I am thine, O save me * for I have sought thy commandments.
95 The ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me * but I will consider thy testimonies.
96 I see that all things come to an end * but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
97 LORD, what love have I unto thy law * all the day long is my study in it.
98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies * for they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than my teachers * for thy testimonies are my study.
100 I am wiser than the aged * because I keep thy commandments.
101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way * that I may keep thy word.
102 I have not shrunk from thy judgements * for thou teachest me.
103 O how sweet are thy words unto my throat * yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth.
104 Through thy commandments I get understanding * therefore I hate all evil ways.

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.

Old Testament Reading

Isaiah 31:1-9

Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the LORD!
2 And yet he is wise and brings disaster; he does not call back his words, but will arise against the house of the evildoers and against the helpers of those who work iniquity.
3 The Egyptians are man, and not God, and their horses are flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD stretches out his hand, the helper will stumble, and he who is helped will fall, and they will all perish together.
4 For thus the LORD said to me, "As a lion or a young lion growls over his prey, and when a band of shepherds is called out against him is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the LORD of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill.
5 Like birds hovering, so the LORD of hosts will protect Jerusalem; he will protect and deliver it; he will spare and rescue it."
6 Turn to him from whom people have deeply revolted, O children of Israel.
7 For in that day everyone shall cast away his idols of silver and his idols of gold, which your hands have sinfully made for you.
8 "And the Assyrian shall fall by a sword, not of man; and a sword, not of man, shall devour him; and he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be put to forced labor.
9 His rock shall pass away in terror, and his officers desert the standard in panic," declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and whose furnace is in Jerusalem.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

First Canticle

Cantate Domino. Psalm 98

O SING unto the Lord a new song * for he hath done marvellous things.
2 With his own right hand, and with his holy arm * hath he gotten himself the victory.
3 The Lord declared his salvation * his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
4 He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward the house of Israel * and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God.
5 Shew yourselves joyful unto the Lord, all ye lands * sing, rejoice, and give thanks.
6 Praise the Lord upon the harp * sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving.
7 With trumpets also and shawms * O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King.
8 Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is * the round world, and they that dwell therein.
9 Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord * for he is come to judge the earth.
10 With righteousness shall he judge the world * and the people with equity.

New Testament Reading

Titus 2:1-15

But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good,
4 and so train the young women to love their husbands and children,
5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.
6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
9 Slaves are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Second Canticle

Deus misereatur. - Psalm 67

GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us * and shew us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us:
2 That thy way may be known upon earth * thy saving health among all nations.
3 Let the people praise thee, O God * yea, let all the people praise thee.
4 O let the nations rejoice and be glad * for thou shalt judge the folk righteously, and govern the nations upon earth.
5 Let the people praise thee, O God * let all the people praise thee.
6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase * and God, even our own God, shall give us his blessing.
7 God shall bless us * and all the ends of the world shall fear him.

Closing Prayers

The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the 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 Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: Amen.

O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us.
And grant us thy salvation.

O Lord, save the state.
And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.

Endue thy Ministers with righteousness.
And make thy chosen people joyful.

O Lord, save thy people.
And bless thine inheritance.

Give peace in our time, O Lord.
Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God.

O God, make clean our hearts within us.
And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.


Collects

Sunday after Ascension-Day.

O GOD the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven; We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless; but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

The Second Collect at Evening Prayer.

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

The Third Collect, for Aid against all Perils.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Prayer for the Government and all in Civil Authority.

O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world; We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to [names of the leaders of the government] , and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness; and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

A Prayer for the Clergy and People.

Almighty and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Collect or Prayer for all Conditions of Men.

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 the good estate of the Catholick Church; 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 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 his sake. Amen.

A 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; [*particularly to those who desire now to offer up their praises and thanksgivings for thy late mercies vouchsafed unto them.] 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 shew forth thy praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives; by giving up ourselves 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 honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom.

Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their requests; Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
2 Corinthians 13:14

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