Sentences of Scripture.
O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand
in awe of him. Psalm xcvi. 9.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be alway
acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.
Psalm xix. 14.
General Confession & Absolution
O Lord, open thou our lips.
Answer. And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
Answer. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Minister. Praise ye the Lord.
Answer. The Lord's Name be praised.
The Psalter
The Psalter (First Set of Propers)
Psalm 98
The Ninety-Eighth Psalm
Cantate Domino.
O SING unto the LORD a new song;
* for he hath done marvellous things.
With his own right hand, and with his holy arm,
* hath he gotten himself the victory.
The LORD declared his salvation;
* his righteousness hath he openly showed in the
sight of the heathen.
He hath remembered his mercy and truth toward
the house of Israel;
* and all the ends of the world have seen the salvation
of our God.
Show yourselves joyful unto the LORD, all ye lands;
* sing, rejoice, and give thanks.
Praise the LORD upon the harp;
* sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving.
With trumpets also and shawms,
* O show yourselves joyful before the LORD, the King.
Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is;
* the round world, and they that dwell therein.
Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be
joyful together before the LORD;
* for he is come to judge the earth.
With righteousness shall he judge the world,
* and the peoples with equity.
Psalm 100
The One Hundredth Psalm
Jubilate Deo.
O BE joyful in the LORD, all ye lands:
* serve the LORD with gladness, and come before
his presence with a song.
Be ye sure that the LORD he is God; it is he
that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
* we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
O go your way into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise;
* be thankful unto him, and speak good of his Name.
For the LORD is gracious, his mercy is everlasting;
* and his truth endureth from generation to generation.
The Psalter (Second Set of Propers)
Psalm 148
The One Hundred Forty Eighth Psalm
Laudate Dominum.
O PRAISE the LORD from the heavens:
* praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all ye angels of his:
* praise him, all his host.
Praise him, sun and moon:
* praise him, all ye stars and light.
Praise him, all ye heavens,
* and ye waters that are above the heavens.
Let them praise the Name of the LORD:
* for he spake the word, and they were made;
he commanded, and they were created.
He hath made them fast for ever and ever:
* he hath given them a law which shall not be broken.
Praise the LORD from the earth,
* ye dragons and all deeps;
Fire and hail, snow and vapours,
* wind and storm, fulfilling his word;
Mountains and all hills;
* fruitful trees and all cedars;
Beasts and all cattle;
* creeping things and flying fowls;
Kings of the earth, and all peoples;
* princes, and all judges of the world;
Young men and maidens, old men and children,
praise the Name of the LORD:
* for his Name only is excellent, and his praise above
heaven and earth.
He shall exalt the horn of his people: all his saints
shall praise him;
* even the children of Israel, even the people that
serveth him.
Psalm 150
The One Hundred Fiftieth Psalm
Laudate Dominum.
O PRAISE God in his sanctuary:
* praise him in the firmament of his power.
Praise him in his noble acts:
* praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Praise him in the sound of the trumpet:
* praise him upon the lute and harp.
Praise him in the timbrels and dances:
* praise him upon the strings and pipe.
Praise him upon the well-tuned cymbals:
* praise him upon the loud cymbals.
Let every thing that hath breath
* praise the LORD.
Gloria in excelsis.
GLORY be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We
praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give
thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the
Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son
of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon
us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon
us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
The First Lesson (First Set of Propers)
Ecclesiasticus 43:1-12, 27-33
The pride of the height, the clear firmament, the beauty of heaven, with his glorious shew; The sun
when it appeareth, declaring at his rising a marvellous instrument, the work of the most High: At noon it
parcheth the country, and who can abide the burning heat thereof? A man blowing a furnace is in works
of heat, but the sun burneth the mountains three times more; breathing out fiery vapours, and sending
forth bright beams, it dimmeth the eyes. Great is the Lord that made it; and at his commandment runneth
hastily. He made the moon also to serve in her season for a declaration of times, and a sign of the world.
From the moon is the sign of feasts, a light that decreaseth in her perfection. The month is called after
her name, increasing wonderfully in her changing, being an instrument of the armies above, shining in
the firmament of heaven; The beauty of heaven, the glory of the stars, an ornament giving light in the
highest places of the Lord. At the commandment of the Holy One they will stand in their order, and never
faint in their watches. Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it; very beautiful it is in the
brightness thereof. It compasseth the heaven about with a glorious circle, and the hands of the most High
have bended it. We may speak much, and yet come short: wherefore in sum, he is all. How shall we be
able to magnify him? for he is great above all his works. The Lord is terrible and very great, and
marvellous is his power. When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; for even yet will he far
exceed: and when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, and be not weary; for ye can never go far
enough. Who hath seen him, that he might tell us? and who can magnify him as he is? There are yet hid
greater things than these be, for we have seen but a few of his works. For the Lord hath made all things;
and to the godly hath he given wisdom.
The First Lesson (Second Set of Propers)
Job 38:1-11, 16-18, 42:1-6
Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by
words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou
me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who
hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are
the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang
together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth,
as if it had issued out of the womb? When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a
swaddlingband for it, And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, And said, Hitherto
shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? Hast thou entered into the
springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? Have the gates of death been opened
unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death? Hast thou perceived the breadth of the
earth? declare if thou knowest it all. Then Job answered the Lord, and said, I know that thou canst do
every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without
knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.
Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me. I have heard of
thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust
and ashes.
Magnificat. St. Luke i. 46.
MY soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my
Saviour.
For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth * all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me; * and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him * throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm; * he hath scattered the proud in
the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the
humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; * and the rich he hath sent
empty away.
He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel; * as he
promised to our forefathers,
Abraham and his seed, for ever.
Cantate Domino
Bonum est confiteri
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.
The Second Lesson (First Set of Propers)
Ephesians 4:1-16
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are
called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even
as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of
all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to
the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity
captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into
the lower parts of the earth? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens,
that he might fill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and
some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying
of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God,
unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no
more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and
cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into
him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and
compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every
part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
The Second Lesson (Second Set of Propers)
St. John 1:29-34
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh
away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before
me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore
am I come baptizing with water. And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven
like a dove, and it abode upon him. And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the
same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is
he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
Nunc Dimittis. St. Luke ii. 29.
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.
Deus misereatur
Benedic, anima mea
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.
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 Catholic Church; The Communion of
Saints: The Forgiveness of sins: The Resurrection of the body: And the
Life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord be with you.
Answer. And with thy spirit.
Minister. Let us pray.
The Lord's Prayer.
OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us
from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for
ever and ever. Amen.
Minister. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
Answer. And grant us thy salvation.
Minister. O Lord, save the State.
Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee.
Minister. Endue thy Ministers with righteousness.
Answer. And make thy chosen people joyful.
Minister. O Lord, save thy people.
Answer. And bless thine inheritance.
Minister. Give peace in our time, O Lord.
Answer. For it is thou, Lord, only, that makest us dwell in safety.
Minister. O God, make clean our hearts within us.
Answer. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us.
The Collect for the Day
Trinity Sunday
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal
Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity;
We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us stedfast in this faith, and
evermore defend us from all adversities, who livest and reignest, one God,
world without end. Amen.
A Collect for Peace.
O GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works
do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot
give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that
by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our
time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our
Saviour. Amen.
A Collect for Aid against Perils.
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.
A Prayer for the President of the United States
A Prayer for the Clergy and People.
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect
gift; Send down upon our Bishops, and other Clergy, and upon the
Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy
grace; and, that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual
dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate
and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.
A Prayer for All Conditions of Men.
O God, the Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we humbly beseech thee
for all sorts and conditions of men; that thou wouldest be pleased to
make thy ways known unto them, thy saving health unto all nations. More
especially we pray for thy holy Church universal; that it may be so
guided and governed by thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call
themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the
faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of
life. Finally, we commend to thy fatherly goodness all those who are any
ways afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate; [* especially
those for whom our prayers are desired;] that it may please thee to
comfort and relieve them, according to their several necessities; giving
them patience under their sufferings, and a happy issue out of all their
afflictions. And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
A General Thanksgiving
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom
2 Cor. xiii. 14.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.
Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer.
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