Evening Prayer
Led by Fr. Michael Thorne Jarrett
Psalm 119:1-24
Jeremiah 1
2 Corinthians 3:4-4:6
PREPARING OUR HEARTS
CONFESSIONThe confession is said privately. The audio file begins after confession.
(I am working on bringing back the confessional rite options.)Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.A brief silence is kept
Grant your faithful people, merciful Lord, pardon and peace; that we may be cleansed from all our sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
O = Officiant
A = All
O | Lord, open our lips. |
A | And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. |
O | O God, make speed to save us. |
A | O Lord, make haste to help us. |
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
The Invitatory
O Gladsome Light O gladsome light of the holy glory Now as we come to the setting of the sun, You are worthy at all times to be praised by joyful voices, |
Psalter
The appointed Psalm is read together
A Reading from Psalm 119:1-24 (The reading text is not available for older services) |
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
The Lessons
A reading of the appointed lessons
A Reading from Jeremiah 1 (The reading text is not available for older services) ESV | |
The Word of the Lord | |
Thanks be to God |
Please pause the service if you would like more time.
Canticle
15 The Song of Mary My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, From this day all generations will call me blessed:* |
A Reading from 2 Corinthians 3:4-4:6 (The reading text is not available for older services) ESV | |
The Word of the Lord | |
Thanks be to God |
AFFIRMING OUR FAITH
Everyone shall join in proclaiming the CreedThe Apostles' Creed | |
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, |
THE PRAYERS
O | The Lord be with you |
A | And with your spirit. |
O | Let us pray. |
O | Lord, have mercy |
A | Christ, have mercy |
Lord, have mercy | |
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. |
O | For the day that is past, that worry and every anxious fear may be put away from us, and that Christ would be glorified in all we have done, let us pray to the Lord. |
A | Lord, have mercy. |
O | For those who are exhausted, sleepless, and depressed; for those who suffer for the sake of the Name of Christ; for those who are hungry, sick, afraid, or in any kind of danger; for those who are alone, and for those who have no one to pray for them, let us pray to the Lord. |
A | Lord, have mercy. |
O | That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful; that the angels of the Lord our God would encamp around us; and that our weary souls may find their rest in Christ our Savior, let us pray to the Lord. |
A | Lord, have mercy. |
O | Let us offer our own prayers. |
(a brief pause while people silently offer their own prayers) | |
Suffrages from The Trinity Mission Daily Prayers for Individuals & Families |
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. |
O God, the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead: We thank you for the blessings of the day that is past, and humbly ask for your protection through the coming night. Bring us in safety to the morning hours; through him who died and rose again for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. |
O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
O | Let us bless the Lord. |
A | Thanks be to God. |
O | 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 |