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Friday, May 1
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The Vespers Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour
Between 5 and 8 p.m
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The Call to Prayer
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God is the LORD; he has shined upon us;* form a procession with branches up to
the horns of the altar. |
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Psalm 118:27
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The Request for Presence
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Hear the voice of my prayer when I cry out to you,* when I lift up my hands to
your holy of holies. |
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Psalm 28:2
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The Greeting
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All your works praise you, O LORD,* and your faithful servants bless you.
They make known the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power . . .* and
the glorious splendor of your kingdom. |
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Psalm 145:10–12
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The Hymn
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A Hymn of Praise
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Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts and voices heavenward raise:
Sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise.
He, who on the cross a victim, for the world’s salvation bled,
Jesus Christ, the King of glory, now is risen from the dead.
Christ is risen, we are risen! Shed upon us heavenly grace,
Rain and dew and gleams of glory from the brightness of your face;
That, with hearts in heaven dwelling, we on earth may fruitful be,
And by angel hands be gathered, and be ever, Lord, with thee.
Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high;
Alleluia! To the Savior who has won the victory;
Alleluia! To the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity:
Alleluia, alleluia! To the Triune Majesty. |
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Christopher Wordsworth
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The Refrain for the Vespers Lessons
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Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,* which cannot be moved, but
stands fast for ever. |
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Psalm 125:1
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The Vespers Psalm
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You Have Dealt Graciously with Your Servant
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O LORD, you have dealt graciously with your servant,* according to your word.
Teach me discernment and knowledge,* for I have believed in your commandments.
Before I was afflicted I went astray,* but now I keep your word. You are good and you bring forth good;* instruct me in your statutes.
The proud have smeared me with lies,* but I will keep your commandments with
my whole heart.
Their heart is gross and fat,* but my delight is in your law.
It is good for me that I have been afflicted,* that I might learn your statutes.
The law of your mouth is dearer to me* than thousands in gold and silver. |
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Psalm 119:65–72
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The Refrain
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Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,* which cannot be moved, but
stands fast for ever. |
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The Small Verse
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The earth is the Lord’s and all the fullness thereof, the world and we who dwell
within. Thanks be to God. |
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Traditional
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The Lord’s Prayer
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name.
May your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory
forever and ever. Amen. |
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The Prayer Appointed for the Week
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I thank you, heavenly Father, that you have delivered me from the dominion of sin
and death and brought me into the kingdom of your Son; and I pray that, as by
his death he has recalled me to life, so by his love he may raise me to eternal
joys; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and for ever. Amen. † |
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The Concluding Prayer of the Church
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May God himself order my days and make them acceptable in his sight. Blessed is
the Lord always, my strength and my redeemer. |
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