Night Prayer 15 Sunday
led by John MacMaster
May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.
O God, come to our aid:
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen
Before we end our day, O Lord, we make this prayer to you,
that you continue in your love to guard your people here.
Give us this night untroubled rest and build our strength anew,
your Splendour driving far away all darkness of the foe.
Our heart’s desire to love you, Lord, watch over while we sleep,
that when the new day dawns on high we may your praises sing.
All glory be to you, O Christ, who saved mankind from death,
To share with you the Father’s love and in the Spirit live.
Introduction
Thank you for your protection and guidance today, Lord.
Forgive us or sins and failings,
and renew our sense of joy and trust
that you are with us every moment of our lives.
Kyrie, eleison.
Psalm 62: O God, you are my God, for you I long.
O God, you are my God, for you I long, for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you, my God, like a dry weary land without water.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and glory,
for your love is better than life itself; my lips will speak your praise.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
On you I muse throughout the night, on my bed I remember you,
for you have been my refuge and your right hand holds me fast.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
Glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
Psalm 62 : Words taken from The Psalms : A New Translation published by William Collins & Co Ltd © The Grail. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick
Reading
Be calm but vigilant because your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion
looking for someone to eat. Stand up to him strong in faith.
Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep;
that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.
from the Song of Simeon
Lord, let your servant go in peace just as you promised long ago
for my eyes have seen the salvation which you prepared for the nations to see:
a light to enlighten the pagans and the glory of your people,
and the glory of your people, Israel.
Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep;
that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace.
In your mercy, Lord, dispel the darkness of the night.
Let your household so sleep in peace
that at the dawn of a new day we may awaken in your name.
Amen.
Blessing
May the Almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end,
a perfect end.
Amen.
From radioalba.org and led by John MacMaster with music by Cantor Grace Buckley and The St Mungo Singers.
Psalm 62: Words taken from The Psalms : A New Translation published by William Collins & Co Ltd © The Grail. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing.
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