from the Book of Common Prayer, page 140
PSALMPsalm of the Day
or from Psalm 134
Behold now, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, *
you that stand by night in the house of the LORD.
you that stand by night in the house of the LORD.
Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the LORD; *
the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.
the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion.
READING
Reading of the Day
or Jeremiah 14:9,22
Lord, you are in the midst of us and we are called by your Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God.
NUNC DIMITTIS
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;
whom you have prepared for all the world to see;
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
and the glory of your people Israel.
PRAYERS FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
Give us this day our daily bread.hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
on earth as it is in heaven.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
for ever and ever. Amen.
THE COLLECT
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this 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 joy-ous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.