Short Night Prayer
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The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.
Our help is in the name of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
Silence is kept
Psalm 134 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, * you that by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands towards the sanctuary * and bless the Lord. The Lord who made heaven and earth * give you blessing out of Zion. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
Scripture Reading
Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. For you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth. I commend my spirit. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings.
Save us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ and asleep may rest in peace. Luke 2.29-32 Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: * your word has been fulfilled. My own eyes have seen the salvation * which you have prepared in the sight of every people; A light to reveal you to 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 shall be for ever. Amen.
Private Prayers may be said
The Lord’s Prayer may be said.
The Conclusion The Lord bless us and watch over us; the Lord make his face shine upon us and be gracious to us; the Lord look kindly on us and give us peace. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Nunc dimittis (Night Prayer): © English Language Liturgical Commission |
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