MORNING, EVENING and NIGHT PRAYER in the TRIDUUM Maundy Thursday Morning prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our

r aid. 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. Hymn Drop, drop, slow tears, and bathe those beauteous feet, which brought from heaven the news and Prince of Peace. Cease not, wet eyes, his mercies to entreat;

to cry for vengeance sin doth never cease. In your deep floods drown all my faults and fears; nor let his eye see sin, but through my tears.

Psalm 79 (80) Look, Lord, and answer quickly, for I am in distress. Shepherd of Israel, listen its shoots as far as the River. you who take Joseph as your flock. So why did you destroy its wall, Shine out before Ephraim and Benjamin and so that anyone could pluck its fruit, Manasseh whoever was passing by? you who are enthroned upon the cherubim. The wild boar of the forest broke it, Awaken your power and come to us, every wild beast could graze off it. come to us and save us. Turn back, O God of hosts, Bring us back, O God: look down from heaven and tend this vine. let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. Protect the vine, for your right hand planted it; Lord God of hosts and the son of man, whom you made strong. how long will your anger endure The vine is burnt and dug up; against the prayers of your people? and they too will perish when they see you You have given us tears for our bread, rebuke them. abundance of tears for us to drink. Stretch out your hand over your chosen one You have made us a mockery among our over the son of man, whom you made strong neighbours, and we will not forsake you, and you will give us and our enemies laugh at us. life; Bring us back, O God of hosts: and we will call on your name. let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. Bring us back, Lord God of hosts: You brought a vine out of Egypt; let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. planted it, and drove out the nations. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the You cleared the ground all about it, Holy Spirit, made firm its roots; and it filled the land. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Its shade covered mountains, shall be, its boughs shaded the cedars of God; world without end. its leaves spread as far as the sea, Amen. Look, Lord, and answer quickly, for I am in distress. Canticle Isaiah 12

The rejoicing of a redeemed people See now that God is my salvation: I have trust and no fear. I will praise you, Lord, for when you were angry you calmed your rage and turned again to with me console me.

Behold, God is my salvation: let this be known throughout the world. I will be confident, I will not fear; Cry out with joy and gladness, you who dwell in for the Lord is my strength and my joy, Zion. he has become my saviour. Great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. And you will rejoice as you draw water Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the from the wells of salvation. Holy Spirit, And then you will say: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Praise the Lord and call upon his name. shall be, Tell the peoples what he has done, world without end. remember always the greatness of his name. Amen. Sing to the Lord, for he has done great things: See now that God is my salvation: I have trust and no fear. Psalm 80 (81) Solemn renewal of the covenant The Lord fed us with finest wheat, he filled us with honey from the rock. Shout with joy to God our helper, Open wide your mouth and I shall fill it. rejoice in the God of Jacob. But my people did not hear my voice: Take up the song, sound the timbrel, Israel did not turn to me. play on the lyre and the harp. So I let them go on in the hardness of their At the start of the month, sound the trumpet, hearts, at the full moon, at our festival. and follow their own counsels. For this is the law for Israel, If my people had heard me, the decree of the God of Jacob. if only they had walked in my ways He gave it to Joseph, for a witness, I would swiftly have crushed their enemies, when he went out of the land of Egypt; stretched my hand over those who persecuted with words that had never been heard: them. I freed his back from burdens; The enemies of the Lord would be overcome his hands were freed from heavy loads. with weakness, In your tribulation you called on me and I freed Israels would be the good fortune, for ever: you, I would feed them full of richest wheat I heard you from the heart of the storm, and give them honey from the rock, I tested you at the waters of Meribah. to their hearts content. Listen, my people, and I will put my case Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Israel, if you would only hear me! Holy Spirit, You shall not have any strange god, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever you shall not worship the gods of foreigners. shall be, For I am the Lord, your God, world without end. who led you out of the land of Egypt. Amen. The Lord fed us with finest wheat, he filled us with honey from the rock. Short Reading Hebrews 2:9-10 We have seen Jesus crowned with glory and splendour because he submitted to death; by Gods grace he had to experience death for all mankind. As it was his purpose to bring a great many of his sons into glory, it was appropriate that God, for whom everything exists and through whom everything exists, should make perfect, through suffering, the leader who would take them to their salvation. Short Responsory You have redeemed us, Lord, by your blood. You have redeemed us, Lord, by your blood. From every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have redeemed us, Lord, by your blood. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. You have redeemed us, Lord, by your blood.

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Benedictus

The Messiah and his Forerunner I have longed to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of visited, and redeemed his people; the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us: the Lord to prepare his ways; in the house of his servant David; To give knowledge of salvation unto his As he spoke by the mouth of his holy people: for the remission of their sins, Prophets: which have been since the world Through the tender mercy of our God: began; whereby the day-spring from on high hath That we should be saved from our enemies: visited us; and from the hands of all that hate us; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and To perform the mercy promised to our in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into forefathers: and to remember his holy Covenant; the way of peace. To perform the oath which he sware to our Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the forefather Abraham: that he would give us; Holy Spirit, That we being delivered out of the hands of As it was in the beginning, both now, and our enemies: might serve him without fear; always, and to ages of ages. Amen. In holiness and righteousness before him: all the days of our life. I have longed to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 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, Love of you with our whole heart, Lord God, is holiness. Increase, then, your gifts of divine grace in us, so that, as in your Sons death, you made us hope for what we believe, you may likewise, in his resurrection, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. make us come to you, our final end. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Maundy Thursday Evening Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn The royal banners forward go, The Cross shines forth in radiant glow; Where he, the Life, did death endure, And yet by death did life procure. His feet and hands outstretching there, He willed the piercing nails to bear, For us and our redemptions sake A victim of himself to make. There whilst he hung, his sacred side By soldiers spear was opened wide,

To cleanse us in the precious flood Of water mingled with his blood. Fulfilled is now what David told In true prophetic song of old, To all the nations, Lo, said he, Our God is reigning from the tree. Blest Three in One, our praise we sing To thee from whom all graces spring: As by the cross thou dost restore, So rule and guide us evermore.

Psalm 71 (72) The Messiah's royal power Christ is the First-born from the dead, the Ruler of the kings of the earth. He has made us a kingdom for his God and Father. Give the king your judgement, O God, He will rule from coast to coast, give the kings son your righteousness. from the worlds centre to its farthest edge. Let him judge your people with justice The desert-dwellers will cast themselves down and your poor ones with wisdom. before him; Let the mountains bring peace to your people, his enemies will eat dust at his feet. let the hills bring righteousness. The kings of Tharsis and the islands will bring He will give his judgement to the poor among tribute, the people, the kings of Arabia and Sheba will bring gifts. he will rescue the children of the destitute, All the kings will worship him, he will lay low the false accuser. all nations will serve him. He will endure with the sun, beneath the moon, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the from generation to generation. Holy Spirit, He will come down like rain on the pasture, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever like a shower that waters the earth. shall be, In his time, righteousness will flourish world without end. and abundance of peace, Amen. until the moon itself is no more. Christ is the First-born from the dead, the Ruler of the kings of the earth. He has made us a kingdom for his God and Father. Psalm 71 (72) The Lord shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless. Because he has given freedom to the destitute he will keep their lives safe. who called to him, He will rescue their lives from oppression and to the poor, whom no-one will hear. violence, He will spare the poor and the needy, their blood will be precious in his sight.

He will live long, and receive gifts of gold from all nations will acclaim his greatness. Arabia; Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, they will pray for him always, who alone works wonders. bless him all through the day. Let his majesty be blessed for ever; There will be abundance of grain in the land, let it fill all the earth. Amen, amen. it will wave even from the tops of the Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the mountains; Holy Spirit, its fruit will be richer than Lebanon. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever The people will flourish as easily as grass. shall be, Let his name be blessed for ever, world without end. let his name endure beneath the sun. Amen. All the nations of the earth will be blessed in him, The Lord shall save the poor when they cry and the needy who are helpless. Canticle Apocalypse 11

The Judgement The saints have triumphed by the sacrifice of the Lamb, and by the testimony which they uttered. We thank you, who accused them day and night in the sight of Lord God Almighty, God. who are and who were, But they vanquished him through the blood of that you have taken up your great power and the Lamb begun to reign. and through their own witness. The nations were angered, They did not cling to life, but your anger came, the time for the dead to be even in the face of death. judged, Therefore rejoice, heavens, the time to reward the prophets and saints, your and you who dwell in them. servants, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the and those who feared your name, both great and Holy Spirit, small. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Now have come the salvation and might and shall be, kingdom of our God, world without end. and the power of his Anointed, Amen. for the accuser of our brethren has been brought down, The saints have triumphed by the sacrifice of the Lamb, and by the testimony which they uttered. Short Reading Hebrews 13:12-15 Jesus suffered outside the gate to sanctify the people with his own blood. Let us go to him, then, outside the camp, and share his degradation. For there is no eternal city for us in this life but we look for one in the life to come. Through him, let us offer God an unending sacrifice of praise, a verbal sacrifice that is offered every time we acknowledge his name. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death. Canticle Magnificat

Magnificat As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to his disciples. My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. handmaiden.

For behold, from henceforth: all generations He hath filled the hungry with good things: and shall call me blessed. the rich he hath sent empty away. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and He remembering his mercy hath holpen his holy is his Name. servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, And his mercy is on them that fear him: Abraham and his seed for ever. throughout all generations. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath Holy Ghost; scattered the proud in the imagination of their As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall hearts. be, world without end. Amen. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had said the blessing he broke it and gave it to his disciples. 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, Lord God, since for your glory and our salvation you willed Christ your Son to be the eternal High Priest, grant that the people he gained for you by his blood and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. may be strengthened by his cross and resurrection when they take part in his memorial sacrifice. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Maundy Thursday Night Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Christ, thou who art the light and day, Who chasest nightly shades away, Thyself the Light of Light confessed, And promiser of radiance blest: O holy Lord, we pray to thee, Throughout the night our guardian be; In thee vouchsafe us to repose, All peaceful till the night shall close. O let our eyes due slumber take, Our hearts to thee forever wake: And let thy right hand from above Shield us who turn to thee in love. O strong defender, hear our prayers, Repel our foes and break their snares, And govern thou thy servants here, Those ransomed with thy life-blood dear. Almighty Father, this accord Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who with the Holy Ghost and thee Doth reign through all eternity.

Psalm 90 (91) The protection of the Most High He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night. He who lives under the protection of the Most Evil will not reach you, High harm cannot approach your tent; dwells under the shade of the Almighty. for he has set his angels to guard you He will say to the Lord: and keep you safe in all your ways. You are my shelter and my strength, They will carry you in their arms my God, in whom I trust. in case you hurt your foot on a stone. For he will free you from the hunters snare, You walk on the viper and cobra, from the voice of the slanderer. you will tread on the lion and the serpent. He will shade you with his wings, Because he clung to me, I shall free him: you will hide underneath his wings. I shall lift him up because he knows my name. His faithfulness will be your armour and your He will call upon me and for my part, I will hear shield. him: You will not fear the terror of the night, I am with him in his time of trouble. nor the arrow that flies by day; I shall rescue him and lead him to glory. nor the plague that walks in the shadows, I shall fill him with length of days nor the death that lays waste at noon. and show him my salvation. A thousand will fall at your side, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the at your right hand ten thousand will fall, Holy Spirit, but you it will never come near. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever You will look with your eyes shall be, and see the reward of sinners. world without end. For the Lord is your shelter and refuge; Amen. you have made the Most High your dwellingplace. He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night.

Reading Apocalypse 22:4-5 They will see the Lord face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death. Canticle Nunc Dimittis 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. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: peace: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. according to thy word. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the For mine eyes have seen: Holy Spirit, thy salvation, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Which thou hast prepared: shall be, before the face of all people; world without end. Amen. 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. Let us pray. Visit this house, we pray you, Lord: drive far away from it all the snares of the enemy. May your holy angels stay here and guard us in peace, and let your blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

Good Friday Morning Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn Sing my tongue, the glorious battle, Sing the ending of the fray; To the Cross, our noble trophy, Here a fitting tribute pay, Telling how the worlds Redeemer, Slain as victim, won the day. Tell how, when at length the fullness Of the appointed time was come, He, the Word, was born of woman, Left for us his Fathers home, Showed to men the perfect manhood, Shone as light amidst the gloom. Now the thirty years are ended Which on earth he willed to see, Willingly he meets his Passion,

Born to set his people free; On the Cross the Lamb is lifted, There the sacrifice to be. Faithful Cross, above all other, One and only noble Tree, None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit thy peer may be; Sweet the wood and sweet the iron, And the load, most sweet is he. Unto God be praise and glory: To the Father and the Son, To the eternal Spirit, honour Now and evermore be done; Praise and glory in the highest, While the timeless ages run.

Psalm 50 (51) God, have mercy on me God did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all. Take pity on me, Lord, in your mercy; and wipe out all my transgressions; in your abundance of mercy wipe out my guilt. create a pure heart in me, God, Wash me ever more from my guilt put a steadfast spirit into me. and cleanse me from my sin. Do not send me away from your presence, For I know how guilty I am: or withdraw your holy spirit from me; my sin is always before me. give me again the joy of your salvation, Against you, you alone have I sinned, and be ready to strengthen me with your spirit. and I have done evil in your sight. I will teach the unjust your ways, Know this, so that you may give just sentence and the impious will return to you. and an unbiased judgement. Free me from the guilt of bloodshed, God, God See, I was conceived in guilt, my saviour, in sin my mother conceived me; and my voice will glory in your justice. but you love truth in the heart, Open my lips, Lord, and deep within me you have shown me your and my mouth will proclaim your praise; wisdom. for you do not delight in sacrifices: You will sprinkle me with hyssop, and I will be if I offered you a burnt offering, it would not made clean; please you. you will wash me, and I will be whiter than The true sacrifice is a broken spirit: snow. a contrite and humble heart, O God, you will You will make me hear the sound of joy and not refuse. gladness; Be pleased, Lord, to look kindly on Zion, the bones you have crushed will rejoice. so that the walls of Jerusalem can be rebuilt, Turn your face away from my sins

Then indeed you will accept the proper as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever sacrifices, gifts and burnt offerings; shall be, then indeed will bullocks be laid upon your world without end. altar. Amen. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, God did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all. Canticle Habakkuk 3

The Lord will appear in judgement Jesus Christ showed his love for us and freed us from our sins with his lifes blood. Lord, I heard what you gave me to hear, My bones rot away, my steps stumble. and I was struck with awe of your work. I will rest and be quiet on the day of tribulation In the midst of the years, bring it to life; and let it overtake those who have invaded us. in the midst of the years you will make it For the fig will not flower, known. the vines will not fruit, When you are angry, you will remember your the work of the olive will be lost. mercy. The fields will yield no food, God will come from Theman, the flocks will be cut off from the sheepfold, the holy one from the mountain of Pharan. there will be no cattle in the stalls. His glory has covered the heavens But I will rejoice in the Lord, take joy in God my and the earth is full of his praise. saviour. His brightness shall be like light itself, The Lord God is my strength. rays shining from his hands He will make me as sure-footed as the deer. there is his strength hidden. He will lead me up to the heights. You went forth for the salvation of the people, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the for salvation with your anointed one. Holy Spirit, You made a way through the sea for your horses, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever in the silt of many waters. shall be, I have heard you, Lord, world without end. and my stomach churns within me; Amen. at the sound of your voice my lips tremble. Jesus Christ showed his love for us and freed us from our sins with his lifes blood. Psalm 147 (147B) God, the foundation of Jerusalem We venerate your Cross, Lord; we praise and glorify your holy resurrection. Because of the tree joy has come into the whole world. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem He will send out his word, and all will be melted; Zion, praise your God. his spirit will breathe, and the waters will flow. For he has strengthened the bars of your gates, He proclaims his word to Jacob, he has blessed your children. his laws and judgements to Israel. He keeps your borders in peace, He has not done this for other nations: he fills you with the richest wheat. he has not shown them his judgements. He sends out his command over the earth, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the and swiftly runs his word. Holy Spirit, He sends down snow that is like wool, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever frost that is like ashes. shall be, He sends hailstones like crumbs world without end. who can withstand his cold? Amen. We venerate your Cross, Lord; we praise and glorify your holy resurrection. Because of the tree joy has come into the whole world.

Short Reading Isaiah 52:13-15 See, my servant will prosper, he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him so disfigured did he look that he seemed no longer human so will the crowds be astonished at him, and kings stand speechless before him; for they shall see something never told and witness something never heard before. Short Responsory I call to the Lord, the Most High, for he has been my help. I call to the Lord, the Most High, for he has been my help. May he send from heaven and save me. I call to the Lord, the Most High, for he has been my help. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. I call to the Lord, the Most High, for he has been my help. Canticle Benedictus

The Messiah and his forerunner Over his head was placed the charge against him: This is Jesus, the Nazarene, the King of the Jews. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of visited, and redeemed his people; the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us: the Lord to prepare his ways; in the house of his servant David; To give knowledge of salvation unto his As he spoke by the mouth of his holy people: for the remission of their sins, Prophets: which have been since the world Through the tender mercy of our God: began; whereby the day-spring from on high hath That we should be saved from our enemies: visited us; and from the hands of all that hate us; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and To perform the mercy promised to our in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into forefathers: and to remember his holy Covenant; the way of peace. To perform the oath which he sware to our Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the forefather Abraham: that he would give us; Holy Spirit, That we being delivered out of the hands of As it was in the beginning, both now, and our enemies: might serve him without fear; always, and to ages of ages. Amen. In holiness and righteousness before him: all the days of our life. Over his head was placed the charge against him: This is Jesus, the Nazarene, the King of the Jews. 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, Be mindful, Lord, of this your family, for whose sake our Lord Jesus Christ, when betrayed, did not hesitate to yield himself into his enemies hands and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. and undergo the agony of the cross. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

Good Friday Evening Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn My song is love unknown, My Saviors love to me; Love to the loveless shown, That they might lovely be. O who am I, that for my sake My Lord should take, frail flesh and die? Christ came from heaven's throne Salvation to bestow; But people scorned, and none The longed-for Christ would know: But O! my Friend, my Friend indeed, Who at my need His life did spend. Sometimes they strew His way, And His sweet praises sing; Resounding all the way Hosannas to their King: Then Crucify! is all their breath, And for His death they thirst and cry. They rise, and needs will have My dear Lord made away; A murderer they saved, The Prince of life they slay, Yet cheerful He to suffering goes, That He His foes from thence might free. Here might I stay and sing, No story so divine; Never was love, dear King! Never was grief like Thine. This is my Friend, in Whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend.

Psalm 115 (116B) Thanksgiving in the Temple Look, all you peoples, and see my grief. Still I trusted, even when I said You have torn apart my chains: I am greatly afflicted, I will make you a sacrifice of praise, when I said in my terror, I will call on the name of the Lord. all men are liars. I will fulfil my vows to the Lord How shall I repay the Lord before all his people, for all he has done for me? in the courts of the house of the Lord, I will take up the cup of salvation within your walls, Jerusalem. and call on the name of the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the I will fulfil my vows to the Lord Holy Spirit, before all his people. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Precious in the sight of the Lord shall be, is the death of his faithful. world without end. O Lord, I am your servant, Amen. your maidservants son. Look, all you peoples, and see my grief. Psalm 142 (143) A prayer in time of trouble My spirit fails; my heart is numb within me. Lord, listen to my prayer: in your justice, hear me. in your faithfulness turn your ear to my Do not judge your servant: pleading; nothing that lives can justify itself before you.

The enemy has hounded my spirit, he has crushed my life to the ground, he has shut me in darkness, like the dead of long ago. So my spirit trembles within me, my heart turns to stone. I remind myself of the days of old, I reflect on all your works, I meditate once more on the work of your hands. I stretch out my arms to you, I stretch out my soul, like a land without water. Come quickly and hear me, O Lord, for my spirit is weakening. Do not hide your face from me, do not let me be like the dead, who go down to the underworld. Show me your mercy at daybreak, because of my trust in you. My spirit fails; my heart is numb within me. Canticle

Tell me the way I should follow, for I lift up my soul towards you. Rescue me from my enemies: Lord, I flee to you for refuge. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your good spirit will lead me to the land of justice; for your names sake, Lord, you will give me life. In your righteousness you will lead my soul away from all tribulation. 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.

Philippians 2

Christ, God's servant After Jesus had taken the vinegar he said, It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit. Jesus Christ, although he shared Gods nature, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, did not try to cling to his equality with God; and every tongue will proclaim but emptied himself, took on the form of a slave, Jesus Christ is Lord, and became like a man: to the glory of God the Father. not in appearance only, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the for he humbled himself by accepting death, Holy Spirit, even death on a cross. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever For this, God has raised him high, shall be, and given him the name that is above every world without end. name, Amen. so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bend, After Jesus had taken the vinegar he said, It is accomplished; and bowing his head he gave up his spirit. Short Reading 1 Peter 2

Christ's passion, freely chosen Christ suffered for you and left an example for you to follow the way he took. He had not done anything wrong, and there had been no perjury in his mouth. He was insulted and did not retaliate with insults; when he was tortured he made no threats but he put his trust in the righteous judge. He was bearing our faults in his own body on the cross, so that we might die to our faults and live for holiness; through his wounds you have been healed. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death, even death on a cross. Canticle My soul rejoices in the Lord When we were still Gods enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son. Magnificat

My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. hath exalted the humble and meek. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his He hath filled the hungry with good things: and handmaiden. the rich he hath sent empty away. For behold, from henceforth: all generations He remembering his mercy hath holpen his shall call me blessed. servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and Abraham and his seed for ever. holy is his Name. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the And his mercy is on them that fear him: Holy Ghost; throughout all generations. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath be, world without end. Amen. scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. When we were still Gods enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son. 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, Be mindful, Lord, of this your family, for whose sake our Lord Jesus Christ, when betrayed, did not hesitate to yield himself into his enemies hands and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

and undergo the agony of the cross. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Good Friday Night Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. See from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did eer such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads oer His body on the tree; Then I am dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Psalm 90 (91) The protection of the Most High He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night. He who lives under the protection of the Most Evil will not reach you, High harm cannot approach your tent; dwells under the shade of the Almighty. for he has set his angels to guard you He will say to the Lord: and keep you safe in all your ways. You are my shelter and my strength, They will carry you in their arms my God, in whom I trust. in case you hurt your foot on a stone. For he will free you from the hunters snare, You walk on the viper and cobra, from the voice of the slanderer. you will tread on the lion and the serpent. He will shade you with his wings, Because he clung to me, I shall free him: you will hide underneath his wings. I shall lift him up because he knows my name. His faithfulness will be your armour and your He will call upon me and for my part, I will hear shield. him: You will not fear the terror of the night, I am with him in his time of trouble. nor the arrow that flies by day; I shall rescue him and lead him to glory. nor the plague that walks in the shadows, I shall fill him with length of days nor the death that lays waste at noon. and show him my salvation. A thousand will fall at your side, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the at your right hand ten thousand will fall, Holy Spirit, but you it will never come near. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever You will look with your eyes shall be, and see the reward of sinners. world without end. For the Lord is your shelter and refuge; Amen. you have made the Most High your dwellingplace. He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night.

Reading Apocalypse 22:4-5 They will see the Lord face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death, even death on a cross. Canticle Nunc Dimittis 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. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: peace: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. according to thy word. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the For mine eyes have seen: Holy Spirit, thy salvation, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Which thou hast prepared: shall be, before the face of all people; world without end. Amen. 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. Let us pray. Visit this house, we pray you, Lord: drive far away from it all the snares of the enemy. May your holy angels stay here and guard us in peace, and let your blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where our dear Lord was crucified who died to save us all. We may not know, we cannot tell, what pains he had to bear, but we believe it was for us he hung and suffered there. He died that we might be forgiven, he died to make us good, that we might go at last to heaven, saved by his precious blood. There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin, he only could unlock the gate of heaven and let us in. O dearly, dearly has he loved! And we must love him too, and trust in his redeeming blood, and try his works to do.

Psalm 63 (64) A prayer against enemies They will mourn for him as for an only son, since it is the innocent one of the Lord who has been slain. Listen, O God, to my voice; are bottomless depths. keep me safe from fear of the enemy. And God has shot them with his arrow: Protect me from the alliances of the wicked, in a moment, they are wounded from the crowd of those who do evil. their own tongues have brought them low. They have sharpened their tongues like swords, All who see them will shake their heads; aimed poisonous words like arrows, all will behold them with fear to shoot at the innocent in secret. and proclaim the workings of God They will attack without warning, without fear, and understand what he has done. for they are firm in their evil purpose. The just will rejoice and hope in the Lord: They have set out to hide their snares the upright in heart will give him glory. for they say, Who will see us? Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the They have thought out plans to commit wicked Holy Spirit, deeds, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever and they carry out what they have planned. shall be, Truly the heart and soul of a man world without end. Amen. They will mourn for him as for an only son, since it is the innocent one of the Lord who has been slain. Canticle Isaiah 38

The psalm of Hezekiah on recovering from sickness Save my soul from the gates of hell, Lord. I said, in the middle of my days I will never see another of the inhabitants of the I am going to the gates of the underworld. earth. Where shall I find the remainder of my years? My dwelling-place is taken away, taken far away I said, I will not see the Lord God in the land of from me, the living, like the tent of a shepherd. Like a weaver, he has rolled up my life

and cut it off from the loom. From morning to night, you have made an end of me. I cried for help till daybreak; like a lion, he has crushed all my bones. From morning to night, you have made an end of me. I twitter like a fledgling sparrow, make noises like a dove. My eyes are weak from looking upward. But you have pulled my soul out of the pit of destruction, you have put all my sins behind you. For after all, the underworld will not proclaim you, nor death praise you; Save my soul from the gates of hell, Lord.

those who go down there do not wait in hope for your faithfulness. It is the living, the living who will proclaim you, as I do today. Fathers will pass on to their children the truth of your faithfulness. Save me, Lord, and to the sound of the harp we will sing to you, all the days of our life, in the house of the Lord. 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.

Psalm 150 Praise the Lord I was dead and now I am to live for ever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and of hell. Praise the Lord in his sanctuary, praise him with cymbals resounding, praise him in his mighty firmament. praise him with cymbals of jubilation. Praise him for his mighty deeds, All that breathes, praise the Lord! praise him for all his greatness. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Praise him with trumpet-blasts, Holy Spirit, praise him with the harp and lyre, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever praise him with timbrel and dance, shall be, praise him with strings and pipes, world without end. Amen. I was dead and now I am to live for ever and ever, and I hold the keys of death and of hell. Short Reading Hosea 5:15-6:2 The Lord says this: They will search for me in their misery. Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces, but he will heal us; he has struck us down, but he will bandage our wounds; after a day or two he will bring us back to life, on the third day he will raise us and we shall live in his presence. Short Responsory When I sing to you my lips shall rejoice. When I sing to you my lips shall rejoice. My tongue shall tell the tale of your justice. When I sing to you my lips shall rejoice. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. When I sing to you my lips shall rejoice. Canticle Benedictus

The Messiah and his Forerunner I have longed to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath As he spoke by the mouth of his holy visited, and redeemed his people; Prophets: which have been since the world And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us: began; in the house of his servant David; That we should be saved from our enemies: and from the hands of all that hate us;

To perform the mercy promised to our Through the tender mercy of our God: forefathers: and to remember his holy Covenant; whereby the day-spring from on high hath To perform the oath which he sware to our visited us; forefather Abraham: that he would give us; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and That we being delivered out of the hands of in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into our enemies: might serve him without fear; the way of peace. In holiness and righteousness before him: all Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the the days of our life. Holy Spirit, And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of As it was in the beginning, both now, and the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of always, and to ages of ages. the Lord to prepare his ways; Amen. To give knowledge of salvation unto his people: for the remission of their sins, Save us, Saviour of the world. By your cross and the shedding of your blood you have redeemed us. Come to help us, Lord, our God. 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, Almighty, ever-living God, whose Only-Begotten Son descended to the realm of the dead, and rose from there to glory, grant that your faithful people, who were buried with him in baptism, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

may, by his resurrection, obtain eternal life. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Easter Sunday First Evening Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his pierced side; praise we him, whose love divine gives his sacred Blood for wine, gives his Body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest. Where the Paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above.

Mighty victim from on high, hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light: now no more can death appall, now no more the grave entrall; thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise. Easter triumph, Easter joy, sin alone can this destroy; from sin's power do thou set free souls newborn, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory and of praise, Risen Lord, to thee we raise; Holy Father, praise to thee, with the Spirit, ever be.

Psalm 115 (116B) Thanksgiving in the Temple O Death, I will be your death. Sheol, I will be your destruction. Still I trusted, even when I said You have torn apart my chains: I am greatly afflicted, I will make you a sacrifice of praise, when I said in my terror, I will call on the name of the Lord. all men are liars. I will fulfil my vows to the Lord How shall I repay the Lord before all his people, for all he has done for me? in the courts of the house of the Lord, I will take up the cup of salvation within your walls, Jerusalem. and call on the name of the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the I will fulfil my vows to the Lord Holy Spirit, before all his people. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Precious in the sight of the Lord shall be, is the death of his faithful. world without end. O Lord, I am your servant, Amen. your maidservants son. O Death, I will be your death. Sheol, I will be your destruction. Psalm 142 (143) A prayer in time of trouble As Jonah was inside the whale for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be held in the heart of the earth. Lord, listen to my prayer: in your faithfulness turn your ear to my pleading;

in your justice, hear me. Show me your mercy at daybreak, Do not judge your servant: because of my trust in you. nothing that lives can justify itself before you. Tell me the way I should follow, The enemy has hounded my spirit, for I lift up my soul towards you. he has crushed my life to the ground, Rescue me from my enemies: he has shut me in darkness, like the dead of Lord, I flee to you for refuge. long ago. Teach me to do your will, So my spirit trembles within me, for you are my God. my heart turns to stone. Your good spirit will lead me to the land of I remind myself of the days of old, justice; I reflect on all your works, for your names sake, Lord, you will give me I meditate once more on the work of your life. hands. In your righteousness you will lead my soul I stretch out my arms to you, away from all tribulation. I stretch out my soul, like a land without water. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Come quickly and hear me, O Lord, Holy Spirit, for my spirit is weakening. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Do not hide your face from me, shall be, do not let me be like the dead, world without end. who go down to the underworld. Amen. As Jonah was inside the whale for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be held in the heart of the earth. Canticle Philippians 2

Christ, God's servant Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up, said the Lord. He said this of the temple that was his own body. Jesus Christ, although he shared Gods nature, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, did not try to cling to his equality with God; and every tongue will proclaim but emptied himself, took on the form of a slave, Jesus Christ is Lord, and became like a man: to the glory of God the Father. not in appearance only, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the for he humbled himself by accepting death, Holy Spirit, even death on a cross. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever For this, God has raised him high, shall be, and given him the name that is above every world without end. name, Amen. so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bend, Destroy this Temple, and in three days I will raise it up, said the Lord. He said this of the temple that was his own body. Short Reading 1 Peter 1:18-21 Remember, the ransom that was paid to free you from the useless way of life your ancestors handed down was not paid in anything corruptible, neither in silver nor gold, but in the precious blood of a lamb without spot or stain, namely Christ; who, though known since before the world was made, has been revealed only in our time, the end of the ages, for your sake. Through him you now have faith in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory for that very reason so that you would have faith and hope in God. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death, even death on a cross. Therefore God raised him to the heights and gave him the name which is above all other names. Canticle Magnificat

My soul rejoices in the Lord Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and in him God has been glorified, and God will glorify him now and forever. My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. hath exalted the humble and meek. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his He hath filled the hungry with good things: and handmaiden. the rich he hath sent empty away. For behold, from henceforth: all generations He remembering his mercy hath holpen his shall call me blessed. servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and Abraham and his seed for ever. holy is his Name. Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the And his mercy is on them that fear him: Holy Ghost; throughout all generations. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath be, world without end. Amen. scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and in him God has been glorified, and God will glorify him now and forever. 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, Almighty, ever-living God, whose Only-Begotten Son descended to the realm of the dead, and rose from there to glory, grant that your faithful people, who were buried with him in baptism, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

may, by his resurrection, obtain eternal life. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Easter Sunday First Night Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn Now the green blade rises from the buried grain, Wheat that in the dark earth many years has lain; Love lives again, that with the dead has been: Love is come again, like wheat that springs up green. In the grave they laid Him, Love Whom we had slain, Thinking that Hed never wake to life again, Laid in the earth like grain that sleeps unseen: Love is come again, like wheat that springs up green. Up He sprang at Easter, like the risen grain, He that for three days in the grave had lain; Up from the dead my risen Lord is seen: Love is come again, like wheat that springs up green. When our hearts are saddened, grieving or in pain, By Your touch You call us back to life again; Fields of our hearts that dead and bare have been: Love is come again, like wheat that springs up green.

Psalm 90 (91) The protection of the Most High He will conceal you with his wings; you will not you have made the Most High your dwellingfear the terror of the night. place. He who lives under the protection of the Most Evil will not reach you, High harm cannot approach your tent; dwells under the shade of the Almighty. for he has set his angels to guard you He will say to the Lord: and keep you safe in all your ways. You are my shelter and my strength, They will carry you in their arms my God, in whom I trust. in case you hurt your foot on a stone. For he will free you from the hunters snare, You walk on the viper and cobra, from the voice of the slanderer. you will tread on the lion and the serpent. He will shade you with his wings, Because he clung to me, I shall free him: you will hide underneath his wings. I shall lift him up because he knows my name. His faithfulness will be your armour and your He will call upon me and for my part, I will hear shield. him: You will not fear the terror of the night, I am with him in his time of trouble. nor the arrow that flies by day; I shall rescue him and lead him to glory. nor the plague that walks in the shadows, I shall fill him with length of days nor the death that lays waste at noon. and show him my salvation. A thousand will fall at your side, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the at your right hand ten thousand will fall, Holy Spirit, but you it will never come near. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever You will look with your eyes shall be, and see the reward of sinners. world without end. For the Lord is your shelter and refuge; Amen. He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night.

Reading Apocalypse 22:4-5 They will see the Lord face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever. Short Responsory Christ humbled himself for us and, in obedience, accepted death, even death on a cross. Therefore God raised him to the heights and gave him the name which is above all other names. Canticle Nunc Dimittis 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. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: peace: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. according to thy word. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the For mine eyes have seen: Holy Spirit, thy salvation, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Which thou hast prepared: shall be, before the face of all people; world without end. Amen. 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. Let us pray. Visit this house, we pray you, Lord: drive far away from it all the snares of the enemy. The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen. May your holy angels stay here and guard us in peace, and let your blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Easter Sunday Morning Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia! Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!

who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! our salvation have procured, Alleluia! now above the sky he's King, Alleluia! where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Psalm 62 (63) Thirsting for God Christ has risen: he is the light of his people, whom he has redeemed with his blood. Alleluia. O God, you are my God, I watch for you from I will remember you as I lie in bed, the dawn. I will think of you in the morning, My soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you. for you have been my helper, I came to your sanctuary, and I will take joy in the protection of your as one in a parched and waterless land, wings. so that I could see your might and your glory. My soul clings to you; your right hand raises me My lips will praise you, for your mercy is better up. than life itself. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Thus I will bless you throughout my life, Holy Spirit, and raise my hands in prayer to your name; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever my soul will be filled as if by rich food, shall be, and my mouth will sing your praises and world without end. rejoice. Amen. Christ has risen: he is the light of his people, whom he has redeemed with his blood. Alleluia. Canticle Daniel 3

All creatures, bless the Lord Christ, our Redeemer, has risen from the tomb: let us sing a hymn to the Lord, our God. Alleluia. Bless the Lord, all his works, day and night, bless the Lord. praise and exalt him for ever. Bless the Lord, light and darkness; Bless the Lord, you heavens; lightning and storm-clouds, bless the Lord. all his angels, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, all the earth, Bless the Lord, you waters above the heavens; praise and exalt him for ever. all his powers, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, mountains and hills; Bless the Lord, sun and moon; all growing things, bless the Lord. all stars of the sky, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, seas and rivers; Bless the Lord, rain and dew; springs and fountains, bless the Lord. all you winds, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, whales and fish; Bless the Lord, fire and heat; birds of the air, bless the Lord. cold and warmth, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, wild beasts and tame; Bless the Lord, dew and frost; sons of men, bless the Lord. ice and cold, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, O Israel, Bless the Lord, ice and snow; praise and exalt him for ever.

Bless the Lord, his priests; praise and exalt him for ever. all his servants, bless the Lord. Let us bless Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Bless the Lord, spirits and souls of the just; praise and exalt them for ever. all who are holy and humble, bless the Lord. Bless the Lord in the firmament of heaven, Ananias, Azarias, Mishael, bless the Lord, praise and glorify him for ever. Christ, our Redeemer, has risen from the tomb: let us sing a hymn to the Lord, our God. Alleluia. Psalm 149 The saints rejoice Alleluia. The Lord has risen, as he promised. Alleluia. Sing a new song to the Lord, to exact vengeance upon the nations, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. impose punishment on the peoples, Let Israel rejoice in its maker, to bind their kings in fetters and the sons of Zion delight in their king. and their nobles in manacles of iron, Let them praise his name with dancing, to carry out the sentence that has been passed: sing to him with timbrel and lyre, this is the glory prepared for all his faithful. for the Lords favour is upon his people, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the and he will honour the humble with victory. Holy Spirit, Let the faithful celebrate his glory, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever rejoice even in their beds, shall be, the praise of God in their throats; world without end. and swords ready in their hands, Amen. Alleluia. The Lord has risen, as he promised. Alleluia. Short Reading Acts 10:40-43 God raised Jesus to life on the third day and allowed him to be seen, not by the whole people but only by certain witnesses God had chosen beforehand. Now we are those witnesses we have eaten and drunk with him after his resurrection from the dead and he has ordered us to proclaim this to his people and to tell them that God has appointed him to judge everyone, alive or dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name. Short Responsory This is the day which was made by the Lord: let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia. Canticle Benedictus

The Messiah and his forerunner Very early on the Sunday morning, just after the sun had risen, they came to the tomb, alleluia. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel: for he hath And thou, Child, shalt be called the Prophet of visited, and redeemed his people; the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of And hath raised up a mighty salvation for us: the Lord to prepare his ways; in the house of his servant David; To give knowledge of salvation unto his As he spoke by the mouth of his holy people: for the remission of their sins, Prophets: which have been since the world Through the tender mercy of our God: began; whereby the day-spring from on high hath That we should be saved from our enemies: visited us; and from the hands of all that hate us; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and To perform the mercy promised to our in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into forefathers: and to remember his holy Covenant; the way of peace. To perform the oath which he sware to our Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the forefather Abraham: that he would give us; Holy Spirit, That we being delivered out of the hands of As it was in the beginning, both now, and our enemies: might serve him without fear; always, and to ages of ages. In holiness and righteousness before him: all Amen. the days of our life.

Very early on the Sunday morning, just after the sun had risen, they came to the tomb, alleluia. 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, On this day, Lord God, you opened for us the way to eternal life through your only Sons victory over death. Grant that as we celebrate the feast of his resurrection we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

and rise again in the light of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Easter Sunday - Evening Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; Mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Jesus, the Savior, reigns, the God of truth and love; When He had purged our stains He took His seat above; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! His kingdom cannot fail, He rules oer earth and Heavn, The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus givn; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! He sits at Gods right hand till all His foes submit, And bow to His command, and fall beneath His feet: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice; Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! He all His foes shall quell, shall all our sins destroy, And every bosom swell with pure seraphic joy; Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come, And take His servants up to their eternal home. We soon shall hear tharchangels voice; The trump of God shall sound, rejoice!

Psalm 109 (110) The Messiah, king and priest Mary Magdalen came with the other Mary to see the tomb where the Lord had been laid, alleluia. The Lord has said to my lord: The Lord is at your right hand, Sit at my right hand and on the day of his anger he will shatter while I make your enemies your footstool. kings. From Zion the Lord will give you a sceptre, He will drink from the stream as he goes and you will rule in the midst of your foes. he will hold his head high. Royal power is yours in the day of your strength, Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the among the sacred splendours. Holy Spirit, Before the dawn, I begot you from the womb. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent: shall be, You are a priest for ever, world without end. a priest of the priesthood of Melchisedech. Amen. Mary Magdalen came with the other Mary to see the tomb where the Lord had been laid, alleluia. Psalm 113A (114) Israel set free from Egypt Come and see where the Lord was laid, alleluia. When Israel came out of Egypt, and Israel his domain. Jacobs people from a land of strangers, The sea saw it, and fled; Judah became his sanctuary the Jordan flowed backwards at the sight;

the mountains leapt like rams; the hills, like yearling sheep. Sea, what was it, what made you flee? And you, Jordan, why did you flow uphill? Mountains, why did you leap like rams? Hills, like yearling sheep? Tremble, Earth, at the presence of the Lord, the presence of the Lord of Jacob, Come and see where the Lord was laid, alleluia. Canticle

who has turned the rock into a pool of water and made a fountain out of the flint. 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.

(Apocalypse 19)

The wedding of the Lamb Jesus said: Do not fear. Go, and tell my brethren that they are to leave for Galilee: they will see me there. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Salvation and glory and power belong to our Alleluia. God, The marriage of the Lamb has come, because his judgements are true and just. and his spouse has made herself ready. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Praise our God, all his servants, Holy Spirit, and you who fear him, small and great. as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Alleluia. shall be, Alleluia. world without end. For the Lord reigns, our God, the Almighty: Amen. let us rejoice and exult and give him glory. Jesus said: Do not fear. Go, and tell my brethren that they are to leave for Galilee: they will see me there. Alleluia. Short Reading Hebrews 10:12-14 Christ has offered one single sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place forever, at the right hand of God, where he is now waiting until his enemies are made into a footstool for him. By virtue of that one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying. Short Responsory This is the day which was made by the Lord: let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia. Canticle Magnificat

My soul rejoices in the Lord On the evening of that Sunday, when the disciples were gathered behind locked doors, Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, Peace be with you. Alleluia. My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. scattered the proud in the imagination of their For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his hearts. handmaiden. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: For behold, from henceforth: all generations and hath exalted the humble and meek. shall call me blessed. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and the rich he hath sent empty away. holy is his Name. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his And his mercy is on them that fear him: servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, throughout all generations. Abraham and his seed for ever.

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. On the evening of that Sunday, when the disciples were gathered behind locked doors, Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, Peace be with you. Alleluia. 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, On this day, Lord God, you opened for us the way to eternal life through your only Sons victory over death. Grant that as we celebrate the feast of his resurrection we may be renewed by your Holy Spirit and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

and rise again in the light of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Easter Sunday Night Prayer INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. 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. Hymn Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory, thou o'er death hast won; angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept the folded grave clothes where thy body lay. Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son, Endless is the vict'ry, thou o'er death hast won. Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom;

let the Church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing; for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting. Refrain No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life; life is naught without thee; aid us in our strife; make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love: bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above. Refrain

Psalm 90 (91) The protection of the Most High Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. He who lives under the protection of the Most High dwells under the shade of the Almighty. He will say to the Lord: You are my shelter and my strength, my God, in whom I trust. For he will free you from the hunters snare, from the voice of the slanderer. He will shade you with his wings, you will hide underneath his wings. His faithfulness will be your armour and your shield. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day; nor the plague that walks in the shadows, nor the death that lays waste at noon. A thousand will fall at your side, at your right hand ten thousand will fall, but you it will never come near. You will look with your eyes and see the reward of sinners. For the Lord is your shelter and refuge; you have made the Most High your dwellingplace. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Evil will not reach you, harm cannot approach your tent; for he has set his angels to guard you and keep you safe in all your ways. They will carry you in their arms in case you hurt your foot on a stone. You walk on the viper and cobra, you will tread on the lion and the serpent. Because he clung to me, I shall free him: I shall lift him up because he knows my name. He will call upon me and for my part, I will hear him: I am with him in his time of trouble. I shall rescue him and lead him to glory. I shall fill him with length of days and show him my salvation. 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.

Reading Apocalypse 22:4-5 They will see the Lord face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever. Short Responsory This is the day which was made by the Lord: let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia. Canticle Nunc Dimittis 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. Alleluia. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: peace: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. according to thy word. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the For mine eyes have seen: Holy Spirit, thy salvation, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever Which thou hast prepared: shall be, before the face of all people; world without end. Amen. 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. Alleluia. Let us pray. God our Father, as we have celebrated today the mystery of the Lords resurrection, grant our humble prayer: free us from all harm that we may sleep in peace and rise in joy to sing your praise. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.