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The Order for Evening Prayer

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ezek 18:27

When the wicked man turns away from his wickedness that he has committed, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive. I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. The sacrifi…

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

luke 8:21

Dearly beloved brethren, the Scripture moves us, in various places, to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness; and that we should not dissemble nor cloak them before the face of Almighty God our heavenly Father; but confess them with an humble, lowly, penitent,…

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 86:5

Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; And we have do…

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

gen 17:1-2

Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who desires not the death of a sinner, but rather that he may turn from his wickedness, and live; and has given power, and commandment, to his Ministers, to declare and pronounce to his people, being penitent, the Absolution and…

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

matt 6:9-13

Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come. Your 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 fr…

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 51:15

O Lord, open our lips. Answer. And our mouth shall show forth your praise. Priest. O God, make speed to save us. Answer. O Lord, make haste to help us.

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The Order for Evening Prayer, Daily Throughout the Year

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

matt 6:9

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. Priest. Praise the Lord. Answer. The Lord's Name be praised.

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Magnificat

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

luke 1:46-55

My soul does magnify the Lord: and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he has regarded: the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty has magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on…

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Cantate Domino

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 98:1-9

O sing to the Lord a new song: for he has done marvellous things. With his own right hand, and with his holy arm: has he won himself the victory. The Lord declared his salvation: his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his mercy and tr…

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Cantate Domino

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

matt 6:9

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.

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Cantate Domino

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

Then a Lesson of the New Testament, as it is appointed.

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Nunc dimittis

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

luke 2:29-32

Lord, now let your servant depart in peace: according to your word. For my eyes have seen: your salvation, Which you have prepared: before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of your people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the…

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 67:1-7

God be merciful unto us, and bless us: and show us the light of his countenance, and be merciful unto us; That your way may be known upon earth: your saving health among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God: yea, let all the peoples praise you. O let the nations rejoice…

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

matt 6:9

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.

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

deut 4:35

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…

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

john 5:28-29

The Lord be with you. Answer. and with your spirit. Priest. Let us pray.

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 6:2

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

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

luke 11:2-4

Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come. Your 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 fr…

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 50:23

O Lord, show your mercy upon us. Answer. And grant us your salvation. Priest. O Lord, save the Queen. Answer. And mercifully hear us when we call upon you. Priest. Endue your Ministers with righteousness. Answer. And make your chosen people joyful. Priest. O Lord, save your peopl…

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Deus miseratur

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

Then shall follow three Collects; the first of the day; the second for Peace; the third for Aid against all Perils, as hereafter follows: which two last Collects shall be daily said at Evening Prayer without alteration.

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The Second Collect at Evening Prayer

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

prov 16:1

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give to your servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey your commandments, and also that by you, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may…

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The third collect, for Aid against all Perils

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

2 sam 22:29

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

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The third collect, for Aid against all Perils

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

Then these five prayers following are to be read here: Except when the Litany is read; and then only the two last are to be read, as they are there placed.

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A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

john 16:23-24

O Lord, our heavenly Father, the high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who does from your throne behold all the dwellers upon earth; Most heartily we beseech you with your favour to behold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen ELIZABETH; and…

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A Prayer for the Royal Family

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 36:9

Almighty God, the fountain of all goodness, we humbly beseech you to bless Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Charles, Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: Endue them with your Holy Spirit; enrich them with your heavenly grace; prosper them with all happiness; and bring them to you…

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A Prayer for the Clergy and People

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

1 thess 2:12

Almighty and everlasting God, who alone works great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of your grace; and that they may truly please you, pour upon them the continual dew of your blessing. Grant…

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A Prayer of St. Chrysostom

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

ps 45:3

Almighty God, who has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto you; and does promise, that when two or three are gathered together in your Name you will grant their requests; Fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of your servants,…

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2 Cor. 13.14

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

2 cor 13:14

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.

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2 Cor. 13.14

Book of Common Prayer (1662, Church of England) • 1662 • 17th Century

Here ends the Order of Evening Prayer throughout the Year.

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