May the Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
Amen.

Brethren, be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist, steadfast in the faith.

But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us;
Thanks be to God.

I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever‐Virgin, to Blessed Michael the Archangel, to Blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints, and to you, brethren, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault. Wherefore I beg Blessed Mary ever‐Virgin, Blessed Michael the Archangel, Blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Angels and Saints, and you my brethren, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Almighty God have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.

The almighty and merciful Lord grant unto us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins.
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 Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord’s Name be praised

The Office Hymn

NEH 61

1. O Christ, who art the Light and Day,
   Thou drivest darksome night away!
   We know thee as the Light of light,
   Illuminating mortal sight.

2. All‐holy Lord, we pray to thee,
   Keep us to‐night from danger free;
   Grant us, dear Lord, in thee to rest,
   So be our sleep in quiet blest

3. And while the eyes soft slumber take,
   Still be the heart to thee awake;
   Be thy right hand upheld above
   Thy servants resting in thy love.

4. O strong defender, be thou nigh
   To bid the powers of darkness fly;
   Keep us from sin, and guide for good
   Thy servants purchased by thy Blood.

5. Remember us, dear Lord, we pray,
   While in this mortal flesh we stay:
   ‘Tis thou who dost the soul defend
   Be present with us to the end.

6. Blest Three in One and One in Three,
   Almighty God, we pray to thee
   That thou wouldst now vouchsafe to bless
   Our fast with fruits of righteousness. Amen

Psalm 4. Cum Invocarem

1. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.
2. O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour: and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing?
3. Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly: when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.
4. Stand in awe and sin not: commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.
5. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness: and put your trust in the Lord.
6. There be many that say: Who will shew us any good?
7. Lord, lift thou up: the light of thy countenance upon us.
8. Thou hast put gladness in my heart: since the time that their corn, and wine, and oil, increased.
9. I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest: for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

Psalm 134. Ecce Nunc

1. Behold now, praise the Lord: all ye servants of the Lord;
2. Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord: even in the courts of the house of our God.
3. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary: and praise the Lord.
4. The Lord that made heaven and earth: give thee blessing out of Sion. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

A Chapter. Hebrews 13.20,21

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The Responsory

Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.
For thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
I commend my spirit.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
Into thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

Nunc Dimittis

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.

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen: thy salvation;
Which thou hast prepared: before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

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.

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried:
He descended into hell;
The third day he rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
The holy Catholick Church;
The Communion of Saints;
The Forgiveness of sins;
The Resurrection of the Body,
And the Life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers

Lord have mercy upon us.
Christ have mercy upon us.
Lord have mercy upon us.

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
In earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil. Amen.

Blessed art thou, Lord God of our fathers:
To be praised and glorified above all forever.
Let us bless the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost:
Let us praise him and magnify him forever.
The Almighty and most merciful Lord guard us and give us his blessing.
Amen

Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us:
That thy people may rejoice in thee?
O Lord, shew thy mercy upon us:
And grant us thy salvation.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this night without sin:
O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.
O Lord, hear our prayer:
And let our cry come unto thee.

Let us pray.

Collect appointed for the day

Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

We will lay us down in peace and take our rest:
For it is thou, Lord, only that makest us dwell in safety.
The Lord be with you:
And with thy spirit
Let us bless the Lord:
Thanks be to God

The Lord bless us and keep us; the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us, and give us peace, now and for evermore.
Amen.

Marian Anthem

Advent Sunday to Candlemas Inclusive.

Mother of Christ, hear thou thy people’s cry;
Star of the Sea and Portal of the Sky;
Mother of Him Who thee from nothing made;
Sinking we strive and call to thee for aid.
O, by that word which Gabriel brought to thee,
Thou Virgin first and last, let us thy mercy see.\

(Advent Sunday to Christmas)

The angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary.
And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into our hearts; that, as we have known the Incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel; so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

(Christmas to Candlemas)

After childbirth, O Maiden, spotless thou remainedst.
Mother of God pray for us.

O God, Who by the childbearing of a pure virgin hast bestowed upon all mankind the rewards of everlasting life; grant we beseech Thee, that we may know the succour of her intercession, through whom we have been found worthy to receive the Author of all life, even Thy Son Jesus Christ Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Candlemas to Palm Sunday

Hail, O Mary, Queen of Heaven,
Queen of angel worlds on high,
Hail, O Rod to Jesse given,
Blessed Portal of the Sky.
Hail O Lady bright and glorious,
Clad in beauty pure and true,
Virgin o’er sin’s stain victorious,
Sinners for thy succour sue.

Vouchsafe to receive my praises, O Virgin most holy.
Give me strength against thine enemies.

We beseech Thee, O Lord, mercifully to assist our infirmity; that like as we do now commemorate blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Mother of God; so by the help of her intercession we may die to our former sins, and rise again to newness of life through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Easter to the end of Whitsuntide

Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven, Alleluia.
He Whom thou wast meet to bear, Alleluia.
As He promised hath arisen, Alleluia.
Pour for us to Him thy prayer, Alleluia.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia.
For the Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia.

O God, Who by the Resurrection of Thy Son Our Lord Jesus Christ, hast given joy unto the whole world; grant that through the prayers of His Mother the Virgin Mary may we obtain the joys of everlasting life, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Trinity Sunday and throughout Trinitytide

Hail holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Almighty Everlasting God, Who, by the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother Mary to become a dwelling place meet for Thy Son; grant that, as we rejoice in her commemoration, so by her fervent intercessions we may be delivered from present evils and from everlasting death, through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.