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Lent

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Mark 8:34

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

Lent

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * 
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * 
and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * 
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * 
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Miserere mei, Deus

1

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; *

in your great compassion blot out my offenses.

2

Wash me through and through from my wickedness *

and cleanse me from my sin.

3

For I know my transgressions, *

and my sin is ever before me.

4

Against you only have I sinned *

and done what is evil in your sight.

5

And so you are justified when you speak *

and upright in your judgment.

6

Indeed, I have been wicked from my birth, *

a sinner from my mother’s womb.

7

For behold, you look for truth deep within me, *

and will make me understand wisdom secretly.

8

Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; *

wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.

9

Make me hear of joy and gladness, *

that the body you have broken may rejoice.

10

Hide your face from my sins *

and blot out all my iniquities.

11

Create in me a clean heart, O God, *

and renew a right spirit within me.

12

Cast me not away from your presence *

and take not your holy Spirit from me.

13

Give me the joy of your saving help again *

and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.

14

I shall teach your ways to the wicked, *

and sinners shall return to you.

15

Deliver me from death, O God, *

and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness,

O God of my salvation.

16

Open my lips, O Lord, *

and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

17

Had you desired it, I would have offered sacrifice, *

but you take no delight in burnt-offerings.

18

The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit; *

a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

19

Be favorable and gracious to Zion, *

and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

20

Then you will be pleased with the appointed sacrifices,

with burnt-offerings and oblations; *

then shall they offer young bullocks upon your altar.

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

English Standard Version

11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.

15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Penitence

(Kyrie Pantokrator)

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, * 
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:

You made the heavens and the earth, * 
with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; * 
they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; * 
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, * 
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, * 
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, * 
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * 
and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: * 
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, * 
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, * 
and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, 
in accordance with your great mercy, * 
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, * 
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

English Standard Version

46 Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? 47 Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.”

48 The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 50 Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. 51 Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” 52 The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” 54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ 55 But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 59 So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Praise

(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 forgotten; 
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. 
Create in us clean hearts, O God; 
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fifth Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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

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Lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

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.

Confitemini Domino

1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *

his mercy endures for ever.

2

Let Israel now proclaim, *

“His mercy endures for ever.”

3

Let the house of Aaron now proclaim, *

“His mercy endures for ever.”

4

Let those who fear the Lord now proclaim, *

“His mercy endures for ever.”

5

I called to the Lord in my distress; *

the Lord answered by setting me free.

6

The Lord is at my side, therefore I will not fear; *

what can anyone do to me?

7

The Lord is at my side to help me; *

I will triumph over those who hate me.

8

It is better to rely on the Lord *

than to put any trust in flesh.

9

It is better to rely on the Lord *

than to put any trust in rulers.

10

All the ungodly encompass me; *

in the name of the Lord I will repel them.

11

They hem me in, they hem me in on every side; *

in the name of the Lord I will repel them.

12

They swarm about me like bees;

they blaze like a fire of thorns; *

in the name of the Lord I will repel them.

13

I was pressed so hard that I almost fell, *

but the Lord came to my help.

14

The Lord is my strength and my song, *

and he has become my salvation.

15

There is a sound of exultation and victory *

in the tents of the righteous:

16

“The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! *

the right hand of the Lord is exalted!

the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”

17

I shall not die, but live, *

and declare the works of the Lord.

18

The Lord has punished me sorely, *

but he did not hand me over to death.

19

Open for me the gates of righteousness; *

I will enter them;

I will offer thanks to the Lord.

20

“This is the gate of the Lord; *

he who is righteous may enter.”

21

I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *

and have become my salvation.

22

The same stone which the builders rejected *

has become the chief cornerstone.

23

This is the Lord’s doing, *

and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24

On this day the Lord has acted; *

we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25

Hosannah, Lord, hosannah! *

Lord, send us now success.

26

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; *

we bless you from the house of the Lord.

27

God is the Lord; he has shined upon us; *

form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.

28

“You are my God, and I will thank you; *

you are my God, and I will exalt you.”

29

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *

his mercy endures 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 Lessons

English Standard Version

5 Thus says the Lord:
“Cursed is the man who trusts in man
    and makes flesh his strength,
    whose heart turns away from the Lord.
6 He is like a shrub in the desert,
    and shall not see any good come.
He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness,
    in an uninhabited salt land.

7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,
    whose trust is the Lord.
8 He is like a tree planted by water,
    that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
    for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
    for it does not cease to bear fruit.”

9 The heart is deceitful above all things,
    and desperately sick;
    who can understand it?
10 “I the Lord search the heart
    and test the mind,
to give every man according to his ways,
    according to the fruit of his deeds.”

11 Like the partridge that gathers a brood that she did not hatch,
    so is he who gets riches but not by justice;
in the midst of his days they will leave him,
    and at his end he will be a fool.

12 A glorious throne set on high from the beginning
    is the place of our sanctuary.
13 O Lord, the hope of Israel,
    all who forsake you shall be put to shame;
those who turn away from you shall be written in the earth,
    for they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain of living water.

14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed;
    save me, and I shall be saved,
    for you are my praise.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Mary - Magnificat

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.

English Standard Version

24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.

28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Simeon - Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free * 
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: 
A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, 
We entreat you, O Lord.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

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 joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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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Lent

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Mark 8:34

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

Lent

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * 
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * 
and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * 
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * 
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Paratum cor meum

1

My heart is firmly fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; *

I will sing and make melody.

2

Wake up, my spirit;

awake, lute and harp; *

I myself will waken the dawn.

3

I will confess you among the peoples, O Lord; *

I will sing praises to you among the nations.

4

For your loving-kindness is greater than the heavens, *

and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

5

Exalt yourself above the heavens, O God, *

and your glory over all the earth.

6

So that those who are dear to you may be delivered, *

save with your right hand and answer me.

Beatus vir

1

Hallelujah!

Happy are they who fear the Lord *

and have great delight in his commandments!

2

Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *

the generation of the upright will be blessed.

3

Wealth and riches will be in their house, *

and their righteousness will last for ever.

4

Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *

the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.

5

It is good for them to be generous in lending *

and to manage their affairs with justice.

6

For they will never be shaken; *

the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.

7

They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *

their heart is right;

they put their trust in the Lord.

8

Their heart is established and will not shrink, *

until they see their desire upon their enemies.

9

They have given freely to the poor, *

and their righteousness stands fast for ever;

they will hold up their head with honor.

10

The wicked will see it and be angry;

they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *

the desires of the wicked will perish.

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

English Standard Version

2 Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank. 4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child's mother. 9 And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh's daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”

11 One day, when Moses had grown up, he went out to his people and looked on their burdens, and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his people. 12 He looked this way and that, and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. 13 When he went out the next day, behold, two Hebrews were struggling together. And he said to the man in the wrong, “Why do you strike your companion?” 14 He answered, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you mean to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid, and thought, “Surely the thing is known.” 15 When Pharaoh heard of it, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and stayed in the land of Midian. And he sat down by a well.

16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came and drew water and filled the troughs to water their father's flock. 17 The shepherds came and drove them away, but Moses stood up and saved them, and watered their flock. 18 When they came home to their father Reuel, he said, “How is it that you have come home so soon today?” 19 They said, “An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds and even drew water for us and watered the flock.” 20 He said to his daughters, “Then where is he? Why have you left the man? Call him, that he may eat bread.” 21 And Moses was content to dwell with the man, and he gave Moses his daughter Zipporah. 22 She gave birth to a son, and he called his name Gershom, for he said, “I have been a sojourner in a foreign land.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Penitence

(Kyrie Pantokrator)

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, * 
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:

You made the heavens and the earth, * 
with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; * 
they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; * 
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, * 
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, * 
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, * 
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * 
and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: * 
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, * 
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, * 
and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, 
in accordance with your great mercy, * 
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, * 
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

English Standard Version

15 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 11 Whether then it was I or they, so we preach and so you believed.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Praise

(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 forgotten; 
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. 
Create in us clean hearts, O God; 
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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

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Lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

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.

Confitemini Domino

1

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, *

and his mercy endures for ever.

2

Let all those whom the Lord has redeemed proclaim *

that he redeemed them from the hand of the foe.

3

He gathered them out of the lands; *

from the east and from the west,

from the north and from the south.

4

Some wandered in desert wastes; *

they found no way to a city where they might dwell.

5

They were hungry and thirsty; *

their spirits languished within them.

6

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, *

and he delivered them from their distress.

7

He put their feet on a straight path *

to go to a city where they might dwell.

8

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy *

and the wonders he does for his children.

9

For he satisfies the thirsty *

and fills the hungry with good things.

10

Some sat in darkness and deep gloom, *

bound fast in misery and iron;

11

Because they rebelled against the words of God *

and despised the counsel of the Most High.

12

So he humbled their spirits with hard labor; *

they stumbled, and there was none to help.

13

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, *

and he delivered them from their distress.

14

He led them out of darkness and deep gloom *

and broke their bonds asunder.

15

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy *

and the wonders he does for his children.

16

For he shatters the doors of bronze *

and breaks in two the iron bars.

17

Some were fools and took to rebellious ways; *

they were afflicted because of their sins.

18

They abhorred all manner of food *

and drew near to death’s door.

19

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, *

and he delivered them from their distress.

20

He sent forth his word and healed them *

and saved them from the grave.

21

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy *

and the wonders he does for his children.

22

Let them offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving *

and tell of his acts with shouts of joy.

23

Some went down to the sea in ships *

and plied their trade in deep waters;

24

They beheld the works of the Lord *

and his wonders in the deep.

25

Then he spoke, and a stormy wind arose, *

which tossed high the waves of the sea.

26

They mounted up to the heavens and fell back to the depths; *

their hearts melted because of their peril.

27

They reeled and staggered like drunkards *

and were at their wits’ end.

28

Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, *

and he delivered them from their distress.

29

He stilled the storm to a whisper *

and quieted the waves of the sea.

30

Then were they glad because of the calm, *

and he brought them to the harbor they were bound for.

31

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his mercy *

and the wonders he does for his children.

32

Let them exalt him in the congregation of the people *

and praise him in the council of the elders.

Posuit flumina

33

The Lord changed rivers into deserts, *

and water-springs into thirsty ground,

34

A fruitful land into salt flats, *

because of the wickedness of those who dwell there.

35

He changed deserts into pools of water *

and dry land into water-springs.

36

He settled the hungry there, *

and they founded a city to dwell in.

37

They sowed fields, and planted vineyards, *

and brought in a fruitful harvest.

38

He blessed them, so that they increased greatly; *

he did not let their herds decrease.

39

Yet when they were diminished and brought low, *

through stress of adversity and sorrow,

40

(He pours contempt on princes *

and makes them wander in trackless wastes)

41

He lifted up the poor out of misery *

and multiplied their families like flocks of sheep.

42

The upright will see this and rejoice, *

but all wickedness will shut its mouth.

43

Whoever is wise will ponder these things, *

and consider well the mercies of the Lord.

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

English Standard Version

5 “For thus says the Lord: Do not enter the house of mourning, or go to lament or grieve for them, for I have taken away my peace from this people, my steadfast love and mercy, declares the Lord. 6 Both great and small shall die in this land. They shall not be buried, and no one shall lament for them or cut himself or make himself bald for them. 7 No one shall break bread for the mourner, to comfort him for the dead, nor shall anyone give him the cup of consolation to drink for his father or his mother. 8 You shall not go into the house of feasting to sit with them, to eat and drink. 9 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will silence in this place, before your eyes and in your days, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride.

10 “And when you tell this people all these words, and they say to you, ‘Why has the Lord pronounced all this great evil against us? What is our iniquity? What is the sin that we have committed against the Lord our God?’ 11 then you shall say to them: ‘Because your fathers have forsaken me, declares the Lord, and have gone after other gods and have served and worshiped them, and have forsaken me and have not kept my law, 12 and because you have done worse than your fathers, for behold, every one of you follows his stubborn, evil will, refusing to listen to me. 13 Therefore I will hurl you out of this land into a land that neither you nor your fathers have known, and there you shall serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.’

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Mary - Magnificat

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.

English Standard Version

14 “But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, 16 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. 17 And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 18 Pray that it may not happen in winter. 19 For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. 20 And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. 21 And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. 23 But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Simeon - Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free * 
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: 
A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, 
We entreat you, O Lord.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

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 joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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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Lent

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Mark 8:34

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

Lent

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * 
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * 
and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * 
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * 
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Domine, exaudi

1

Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come before you; *

hide not your face from me in the day of my trouble.

2

Incline your ear to me; *

when I call, make haste to answer me,

3

For my days drift away like smoke, *

and my bones are hot as burning coals.

4

My heart is smitten like grass and withered, *

so that I forget to eat my bread.

5

Because of the voice of my groaning *

I am but skin and bones.

6

I have become like a vulture in the wilderness, *

like an owl among the ruins.

7

I lie awake and groan; *

I am like a sparrow, lonely on a house-top.

8

My enemies revile me all day long, *

and those who scoff at me have taken an oath against me.

9

For I have eaten ashes for bread *

and mingled my drink with weeping.

10

Because of your indignation and wrath *

you have lifted me up and thrown me away.

11

My days pass away like a shadow, *

and I wither like the grass.

12

But you, O Lord, endure for ever, *

and your Name from age to age.

13

You will arise and have compassion on Zion,

for it is time to have mercy upon her; *

indeed, the appointed time has come.

14

For your servants love her very rubble, *

and are moved to pity even for her dust.

15

The nations shall fear your Name, O Lord, *

and all the kings of the earth your glory.

16

For the Lord will build up Zion, *

and his glory will appear.

17

He will look with favor on the prayer of the homeless; *

he will not despise their plea.

18

Let this be written for a future generation, *

so that a people yet unborn may praise the Lord.

19

For the Lord looked down from his holy place on high; *

from the heavens he beheld the earth;

20

That he might hear the groan of the captive *

and set free those condemned to die;

21

That they may declare in Zion the Name of the Lord, *

and his praise in Jerusalem;

22

When the peoples are gathered together, *

and the kingdoms also, to serve the Lord.

23

He has brought down my strength before my time; *

he has shortened the number of my days;

24

And I said, “O my God,

do not take me away in the midst of my days; *

your years endure throughout all generations.

25

In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, *

and the heavens are the work of your hands;

26

They shall perish, but you will endure;

they all shall wear out like a garment; *

as clothing you will change them,

and they shall be changed;

27

But you are always the same, *

and your years will never end.

28

The children of your servants shall continue, *

and their offspring shall stand fast in your sight.”

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

English Standard Version

8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 9 And he said to his people, “Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us. 10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and, if war breaks out, they join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.” 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and Raamses. 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel. 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they ruthlessly made them work as slaves.

English Standard Version

22 Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, “Every son that is born to the Hebrews you shall cast into the Nile, but you shall let every daughter live.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Penitence

(Kyrie Pantokrator)

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, * 
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:

You made the heavens and the earth, * 
with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; * 
they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; * 
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, * 
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, * 
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, * 
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * 
and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: * 
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, * 
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, * 
and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, 
in accordance with your great mercy, * 
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, * 
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

English Standard Version

26 What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up. 27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn, and let someone interpret. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. 30 If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged, 32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. 33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.

As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says. 35 If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

36 Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached? 37 If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. 38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 39 So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But all things should be done decently and in order.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Praise

(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 forgotten; 
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. 
Create in us clean hearts, O God; 
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

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Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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

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Lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

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.

Dominus regnavit

1

The Lord is King;

let the people tremble; *

he is enthroned upon the cherubim;

let the earth shake.

2

The Lord is great in Zion; *

he is high above all peoples.

3

Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *

he is the Holy One.

4

“O mighty King, lover of justice,

you have established equity; *

you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”

5

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God

and fall down before his footstool; *

he is the Holy One.

6

Moses and Aaron among his priests,

and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *

they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.

7

He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *

they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.

8

“O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *

you were a God who forgave them,

yet punished them for their evil deeds.”

9

Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God

and worship him upon his holy hill; *

for the Lord our God is the Holy One.

Jubilate Deo

1

Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *

serve the Lord with gladness

and come before his presence with a song.

2

Know this: The Lord himself is God; *

he himself has made us, and we are his;

we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

3

Enter his gates with thanksgiving;

go into his courts with praise; *

give thanks to him and call upon his Name.

4

For the Lord is good;

his mercy is everlasting; *

and his faithfulness endures from age to age.

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

English Standard Version

10 Woe is me, my mother, that you bore me, a man of strife and contention to the whole land! I have not lent, nor have I borrowed, yet all of them curse me. 11 The Lord said, “Have I not set you free for their good? Have I not pleaded for you before the enemy in the time of trouble and in the time of distress? 12 Can one break iron, iron from the north, and bronze?

13 “Your wealth and your treasures I will give as spoil, without price, for all your sins, throughout all your territory. 14 I will make you serve your enemies in a land that you do not know, for in my anger a fire is kindled that shall burn forever.”

15 O Lord, you know;
    remember me and visit me,
    and take vengeance for me on my persecutors.
In your forbearance take me not away;
    know that for your sake I bear reproach.
16 Your words were found, and I ate them,
    and your words became to me a joy
    and the delight of my heart,
for I am called by your name,
    O Lord, God of hosts.
17 I did not sit in the company of revelers,
    nor did I rejoice;
I sat alone, because your hand was upon me,
    for you had filled me with indignation.
18 Why is my pain unceasing,
    my wound incurable,
    refusing to be healed?
Will you be to me like a deceitful brook,
    like waters that fail?

19 Therefore thus says the Lord:
“If you return, I will restore you,
    and you shall stand before me.
If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless,
    you shall be as my mouth.
They shall turn to you,
    but you shall not turn to them.
20 And I will make you to this people
    a fortified wall of bronze;
they will fight against you,
    but they shall not prevail over you,
for I am with you
    to save you and deliver you,
declares the Lord.
21 I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked,
    and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Mary - Magnificat

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.

English Standard Version

13 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” 2 And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”

3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4 “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” 5 And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 7 And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.

9 “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. 10 And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. 11 And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 12 And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. 13 And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Simeon - Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free * 
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: 
A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, 
We entreat you, O Lord.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

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Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

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 joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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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Lent

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Mark 8:34

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

Lent

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * 
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * 
and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * 
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * 
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Benedic, anima mea

1

Bless the Lord, O my soul; *

O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!

you are clothed with majesty and splendor.

2

You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak *

and spread out the heavens like a curtain.

3

You lay the beams of your chambers in the waters above; *

you make the clouds your chariot;

you ride on the wings of the wind.

4

You make the winds your messengers *

and flames of fire your servants.

5

You have set the earth upon its foundations, *

so that it never shall move at any time.

6

You covered it with the Deep as with a mantle; *

the waters stood higher than the mountains.

7

At your rebuke they fled; *

at the voice of your thunder they hastened away.

8

They went up into the hills and down to the valleys beneath, *

to the places you had appointed for them.

9

You set the limits that they should not pass; *

they shall not again cover the earth.

10

You send the springs into the valleys; *

they flow between the mountains.

11

All the beasts of the field drink their fill from them, *

and the wild asses quench their thirst.

12

Beside them the birds of the air make their nests *

and sing among the branches.

13

You water the mountains from your dwelling on high; *

the earth is fully satisfied by the fruit of your works.

14

You make grass grow for flocks and herds *

and plants to serve mankind;

15

That they may bring forth food from the earth, *

and wine to gladden our hearts,

16

Oil to make a cheerful countenance, *

and bread to strengthen the heart.

17

The trees of the Lord are full of sap, *

the cedars of Lebanon which he planted,

18

In which the birds build their nests, *

and in whose tops the stork makes his dwelling.

19

The high hills are a refuge for the mountain goats, *

and the stony cliffs for the rock badgers.

20

You appointed the moon to mark the seasons, *

and the sun knows the time of its setting.

21

You make darkness that it may be night, *

in which all the beasts of the forest prowl.

22

The lions roar after their prey *

and seek their food from God.

23

The sun rises, and they slip away *

and lay themselves down in their dens.

24

Man goes forth to his work *

and to his labor until the evening.

25

O Lord, how manifold are your works! *

in wisdom you have made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.

26

Yonder is the great and wide sea

with its living things too many to number, *

creatures both small and great.

27

There move the ships,

and there is that Leviathan, *

which you have made for the sport of it.

28

All of them look to you *

to give them their food in due season.

29

You give it to them; they gather it; *

you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30

You hide your face, and they are terrified; *

you take away their breath,

and they die and return to their dust.

31

You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *

and so you renew the face of the earth.

32

May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *

may the Lord rejoice in all his works.

33

He looks at the earth and it trembles; *

he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *

I will praise my God while I have my being.

35

May these words of mine please him; *

I will rejoice in the Lord.

36

Let sinners be consumed out of the earth, *

and the wicked be no more.

37

Bless the Lord, O my soul. *

Hallelujah!

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

English Standard Version

33 When Jacob finished commanding his sons, he drew up his feet into the bed and breathed his last and was gathered to his people.

50 Then Joseph fell on his father's face and wept over him and kissed him. 2 And Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father. So the physicians embalmed Israel. 3 Forty days were required for it, for that is how many are required for embalming. And the Egyptians wept for him seventy days.

4 And when the days of weeping for him were past, Joseph spoke to the household of Pharaoh, saying, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, please speak in the ears of Pharaoh, saying, 5 ‘My father made me swear, saying, “I am about to die: in my tomb that I hewed out for myself in the land of Canaan, there shall you bury me.” Now therefore, let me please go up and bury my father. Then I will return.’” 6 And Pharaoh answered, “Go up, and bury your father, as he made you swear.” 7 So Joseph went up to bury his father. With him went up all the servants of Pharaoh, the elders of his household, and all the elders of the land of Egypt, 8 as well as all the household of Joseph, his brothers, and his father's household. Only their children, their flocks, and their herds were left in the land of Goshen. 9 And there went up with him both chariots and horsemen. It was a very great company. 10 When they came to the threshing floor of Atad, which is beyond the Jordan, they lamented there with a very great and grievous lamentation, and he made a mourning for his father seven days. 11 When the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, saw the mourning on the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a grievous mourning by the Egyptians.” Therefore the place was named Abel-mizraim; it is beyond the Jordan. 12 Thus his sons did for him as he had commanded them, 13 for his sons carried him to the land of Canaan and buried him in the cave of the field at Machpelah, to the east of Mamre, which Abraham bought with the field from Ephron the Hittite to possess as a burying place. 14 After he had buried his father, Joseph returned to Egypt with his brothers and all who had gone up with him to bury his father.

15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‘Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.

22 So Joseph remained in Egypt, he and his father's house. Joseph lived 110 years. 23 And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation. The children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were counted as Joseph's own. 24 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” 25 Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here.” 26 So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Penitence

(Kyrie Pantokrator)

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, * 
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:

You made the heavens and the earth, * 
with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; * 
they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; * 
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, * 
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, * 
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, * 
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * 
and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: * 
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, * 
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, * 
and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, 
in accordance with your great mercy, * 
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, * 
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

English Standard Version

13 Therefore, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 15 What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also. 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say “Amen” to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? 17 For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up. 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

20 Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. 21 In the Law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” 22 Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers. 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds? 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Praise

(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 forgotten; 
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. 
Create in us clean hearts, O God; 
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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

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Lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

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.

Dominus regnavit

1

The Lord is King;

let the earth rejoice; *

let the multitude of the isles be glad.

2

Clouds and darkness are round about him, *

righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.

3

A fire goes before him *

and burns up his enemies on every side.

4

His lightnings light up the world; *

the earth sees it and is afraid.

5

The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, *

at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

6

The heavens declare his righteousness, *

and all the peoples see his glory.

7

Confounded be all who worship carved images

and delight in false gods! *

Bow down before him, all you gods.

8

Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, *

because of your judgments, O Lord.

9

For you are the Lord,

most high over all the earth; *

you are exalted far above all gods.

10

The Lord loves those who hate evil; *

he preserves the lives of his saints

and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

11

Light has sprung up for the righteous, *

and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted.

12

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, *

and give thanks to his holy Name.

Cantate Domino

1

Sing to the Lord a new song, *

for he has done marvelous things.

2

With his right hand and his holy arm *

has he won for himself the victory.

3

The Lord has made known his victory; *

his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4

He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *

and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5

Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; *

lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6

Sing to the Lord with the harp, *

with the harp and the voice of song.

7

With trumpets and the sound of the horn *

shout with joy before the King, the Lord.

8

Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *

the lands and those who dwell therein.

9

Let the rivers clap their hands, *

and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord,

when he comes to judge the earth.

10

In righteousness shall he judge the world *

and the peoples with equity.

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

English Standard Version

15 Then the Lord said to me, “Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart would not turn toward this people. Send them out of my sight, and let them go! 2 And when they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord:

“‘Those who are for pestilence, to pestilence,
    and those who are for the sword, to the sword;
those who are for famine, to famine,
    and those who are for captivity, to captivity.’

3 I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the Lord: the sword to kill, the dogs to tear, and the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth to devour and destroy. 4 And I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of what Manasseh the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, did in Jerusalem.

5 “Who will have pity on you, O Jerusalem,
    or who will grieve for you?
Who will turn aside
    to ask about your welfare?
6 You have rejected me, declares the Lord;
    you keep going backward,
so I have stretched out my hand against you and destroyed you—
    I am weary of relenting.
7 I have winnowed them with a winnowing fork
    in the gates of the land;
I have bereaved them; I have destroyed my people;
    they did not turn from their ways.
8 I have made their widows more in number
    than the sand of the seas;
I have brought against the mothers of young men
    a destroyer at noonday;
I have made anguish and terror
    fall upon them suddenly.
9 She who bore seven has grown feeble;
    she has fainted away;
her sun went down while it was yet day;
    she has been shamed and disgraced.
And the rest of them I will give to the sword
    before their enemies,
declares the Lord.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Mary - Magnificat

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.

English Standard Version

38 And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces 39 and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 40 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. 43 And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. 44 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Simeon - Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free * 
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: 
A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, 
We entreat you, O Lord.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

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 joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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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Lent

Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.”
Mark 8:34

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

Lent

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Venite Psalm 95:1-7

Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * 
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are the caverns of the earth, * 
and the heights of the hills are his also.

The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.

Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, * 
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * 
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!

The Lord is full of compassion and mery: Come let us adore him.

Deus ultionum

1

O Lord God of vengeance, *

O God of vengeance, show yourself

2

Rise up, O Judge of the world; *

give the arrogant their just deserts.

3

How long shall the wicked, O Lord, *

how long shall the wicked triumph?

4

They bluster in their insolence; *

all evildoers are full of boasting.

5

They crush your people, O Lord, *

and afflict your chosen nation.

6

They murder the widow and the stranger *

and put the orphans to death.

7

Yet they say, “The Lord does not see, *

the God of Jacob takes no notice.”

8

Consider well, you dullards among the people; *

when will you fools understand?

9

He that planted the ear, does he not hear? *

he that formed the eye, does he not see?

10

He who admonishes the nations, will he not punish? *

he who teaches all the world, has he no knowledge?

11

The Lord knows our human thoughts; *

how like a puff of wind they are.

12

Happy are they whom you instruct, O Lord! *

whom you teach out of your law;

13

To give them rest in evil days, *

until a pit is dug for the wicked.

14

For the Lord will not abandon his people, *

nor will he forsake his own.

15

For judgment will again be just, *

and all the true of heart will follow it.

16

Who rose up for me against the wicked? *

who took my part against the evildoers?

17

If the Lord had not come to my help, *

I should soon have dwelt in the land of silence.

18

As often as I said, “My foot has slipped,” *

your love, O Lord, upheld me.

19

When many cares fill my mind, *

your consolations cheer my soul.

20

Can a corrupt tribunal have any part with you, *

one which frames evil into law?

21

They conspire against the life of the just *

and condemn the innocent to death.

22

But the Lord has become my stronghold, *

and my God the rock of my trust.

23

He will turn their wickedness back upon them

and destroy them in their own malice; *

the Lord our God will destroy them.

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

English Standard Version

29 And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but let me lie with my fathers. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burying place.” He answered, “I will do as you have said.” 31 And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.

English Standard Version

8 When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that I may bless them.” 10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them. 11 And Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.” 12 Then Joseph removed them from his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. 13 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near him. 14 And Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands (for Manasseh was the firstborn). 15 And he blessed Joseph and said,

“The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked,
    the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,
16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys;
    and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac;
    and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.”

17 When Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand on the head of Ephraim, it displeased him, and he took his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's head. 18 And Joseph said to his father, “Not this way, my father; since this one is the firstborn, put your right hand on his head.” 19 But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know. He also shall become a people, and he also shall be great. Nevertheless, his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his offspring shall become a multitude of nations.” 20 So he blessed them that day, saying,

“By you Israel will pronounce blessings, saying,
‘God make you as Ephraim and as Manasseh.’”

Thus he put Ephraim before Manasseh.
 

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Penitence

(Kyrie Pantokrator)

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven, * 
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:

You made the heavens and the earth, * 
with all their vast array.

All things quake with fear at your presence; * 
they tremble because of your power.

But your merciful promise is beyond all measure; * 
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.

O Lord, you are full of compassion, * 
long-suffering, and abounding in mercy.

You hold back your hand; *
you do not punish as we deserve.

In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners, * 
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.

And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart, * 
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.

I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, * 
and I know my wickedness only too well.

Therefore I make this prayer to you: * 
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin, * 
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent, * 
and in me you will show forth your goodness.

Unworthy as I am, you will save me, 
in accordance with your great mercy, * 
and I will praise you without ceasing all the days of my life.

For all the powers of heaven sing your praises, * 
and yours is the glory to ages of ages. Amen.

English Standard Version

14 Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 2 For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.

6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? 7 If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? 8 And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle? 9 So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning, 11 but if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me. 12 So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

A Song of Praise

(Benedictus es, Domine Song of the Three 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 forgotten; 
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. 
Create in us clean hearts, O God; 
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Grace

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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

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Lent

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Psalm 141:2

Confession

Officiant: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.

People: Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your 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 apart from your grace, there is no health in us. 
O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare all those who confess their faults. Restore all those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to all people in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may now live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of your holy Name. Amen.

Officiant: 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 Lord’s Prayer

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.

Invitatory & Psalms

Officiant: O God, make speed to save us. 
People: O Lord, make haste to help us. 
Officiant & People: 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.

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.

Bonum est confiteri

1

It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, *

and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High;

2

To tell of your loving-kindness early in the morning *

and of your faithfulness in the night season;

3

On the psaltery, and on the lyre, *

and to the melody of the harp.

4

For you have made me glad by your acts, O Lord; *

and I shout for joy because of the works of your hands.

5

Lord, how great are your works! *

your thoughts are very deep.

6

The dullard does not know,

nor does the fool understand, *

that though the wicked grow like weeds,

and all the workers of iniquity flourish,

7

They flourish only to be destroyed for ever; *

but you, O Lord, are exalted for evermore.

8

For lo, your enemies, O Lord,

lo, your enemies shall perish, *

and all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.

9

But my horn you have exalted like the horns of wild bulls; *

I am anointed with fresh oil.

10

My eyes also gloat over my enemies, *

and my ears rejoice to hear the doom of the wicked who rise up against me.

11

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, *

and shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon.

12

Those who are planted in the house of the Lord *

shall flourish in the courts of our God;

13

They shall still bear fruit in old age; *

they shall be green and succulent;

14

That they may show how upright the Lord is, *

my Rock, in whom there is no fault.

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

English Standard Version

14 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:

2 “Judah mourns,
    and her gates languish;
her people lament on the ground,
    and the cry of Jerusalem goes up.
3 Her nobles send their servants for water;
    they come to the cisterns;
they find no water;
    they return with their vessels empty;
they are ashamed and confounded
    and cover their heads.
4 Because of the ground that is dismayed,
    since there is no rain on the land,
the farmers are ashamed;
    they cover their heads.
5 Even the doe in the field forsakes her newborn fawn
    because there is no grass.
6 The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights;
    they pant for air like jackals;
their eyes fail
    because there is no vegetation.

7 “Though our iniquities testify against us,
    act, O Lord, for your name's sake;
for our backslidings are many;
    we have sinned against you.
8 O you hope of Israel,
    its savior in time of trouble,
why should you be like a stranger in the land,
    like a traveler who turns aside to tarry for a night?
9 Why should you be like a man confused,
    like a mighty warrior who cannot save?
Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst of us,
    and we are called by your name;
    do not leave us.”

10 Thus says the Lord concerning this people:
“They have loved to wander thus;
    they have not restrained their feet;
therefore the Lord does not accept them;
    now he will remember their iniquity
    and punish their sins.”

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Mary - Magnificat

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.

English Standard Version

28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32 And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. 33 And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34 And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

35 And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
    until I put your enemies under your feet.”’

37 David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?” And the great throng heard him gladly.

Officiant: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.

The Song of Simeon - Nunc dimittis

Lord, you now have set your servant free * 
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: 
A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people 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 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.

The Prayers

Officiant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Officiant: Let us pray

The Suffrages

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 all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ, 
We entreat you, O Lord.

Take a moment at this time to reflect and pray for the needs of others.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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 be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.

A Collect for Aid against Perils

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Mission

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 joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

Thanksgivings

The General Thanksgiving

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, 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.

Conclusion

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