Night Prayer 3 Tuesday
with Joe Docherty
May the almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
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
As the day draws to its conclusion we thank the Lord that we have seen his grace
in the lives of people round about us, in our families and friends,
our colleagues and in the wider community;
we ask for the wisdom to be encouraged by his presence
and for forgiveness for our own sins and failings.
Kyrie, eleison.
Psalm 102: The love of the Lord, the everlasting love blesses us all.
My soul give thanks, thanks to the Lord,
All my being bless his holy name.
My soul give thanks, thanks to the Lord,
never forget, never forget, never forget all his blessings.
The love of the Lord, the everlasting love blesses us all.
The Lord is compassion and he is love,
Slow to anger and rich in mercy.
The Lord fills your life with all that is good,
Renewing your strength, crowning your love,
Never forget all his blessings.
The love of the Lord, the everlasting love blesses us all.
Reading
Be calm and vigilant
because your enemy the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion
looking for someone to eat.
Stand up to him strong in faith.
Into your hands
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit,
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit,
You have redeemed us, Lord, God of faithfulness,
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit,
Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit,
Into your hands, Lord, into your hands.
Save us, Lord, whilst 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 haver 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.
Let us pray
Come to visit us, Lord, this night
so that by your strength we may rise at daybreak
to rejoice in the resurrection 0f Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Blessing
May the Almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end,
a perfect end.
Amen.
