The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen. O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be 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 Alleluia! (omitted in Lent) PSALMODY Antiphon: Make haste, O Lord, to deliver me,* for you are my tower of strength. Psalm 31:1-5 In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame;* deliver me in your righteousness. Incline your ear to me;* make haste to deliver me. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold;* for the sake of your name, lead me and guide me. Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me,* for you are my tower of strength. Into your hands I commend my spirit,* for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Glory be to the Father… Psalm 130 Out of the depths have I called you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice;* let your ears consider well the voice of my supplication. If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss,* O Lord, who could stand? For there is forgiveness with you;* therefore you shall be feared. I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for him;* in his word is my hope. My soul waits for the Lord, more than watchmen for the morning,* more than watchmen for the morning. O Israel, wait for the Lord,* for with the Lord there is mercy; With him there is plenteous redemption,* and he shall redeem Israel from all their sins. Glory be to the Father… Antiphon: Make haste, O Lord, to deliver me, for you are my tower of strength. READING Ephesians 4:26 Do not let anger lead you into sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Thanks be to God. Silence Response (Ps. 31.5) V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. V. For you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth. R. I commend my spirit V. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. R. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. NUNC DIMITTIS Antiphon: Preserve us, O Lord,* while waking, and guard us while sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace. 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 be to the Father… Antiphon: Preserve us, O Lord, while waking, and guard us while sleeping, that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace. PRAYERS Collect Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray; and in your mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. Conclusion The Lord be with you; and also with you. Let us bless the Lord; Thanks be to God. Bless the Lord, the God of our fathers; Sing his praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; Sing his praise and exalt him for ever. The almighty and most merciful Lord guard us and give us his blessing. Amen.
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