from the Book of Common Prayer, page 138
PSALMPsalm of the Day
or from Psalm 113
Give praise, you servants of the LORD; *
praise the Name of the LORD.
praise the Name of the LORD.
Let the Name of the LORD be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
from this time forth for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the LORD be praised.
let the Name of the LORD be praised.
The LORD is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
and his glory above the heavens.
READING
Reading of the Day
or Isaiah 26:3; 30:15
O God, you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on you; for in returning and rest we shall be saved; in qui-etness and trust shall be our strength.
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
Blessed Savior, at this hour you hung upon the cross, stretching out your loving arms: Grant that all the peoples of the earth may look to you and be saved; for your mercies’ sake. Amen.
or this
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.