Thursday, November 20
The Morning Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 6 and 9 a.m.


The Call to Prayer
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee,* and kneel before the LORD our Maker. For he is our God,* and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand . .
Psalm 95:6-7

The Request for Presence
So teach us to number our days* that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.
Psalm 90:12


The Greeting

My God, my rock in whom I put my trust,* my shield, the horn of my salvation, and my refuge; you are worthy of praise.
Psalm 18:2

The Refrain for the Morning Lessons

My eyes are upon the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me . . . Psalm 101:6
Psalm 101:6

A Reading

Then the angel showed me the river of life, rising from the throne of God and of the Lamb and flowing crystal-clear. Down the middle of the city street, on either bank of the river were the trees of life, which bear twelve crops of fruit in a year, one in each month, and the leaves of which are cure for the nations. The curse of destruction will be abolished. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city; his servants will worship him, they will see him face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. And night will be abolished; they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever.
Revelation 22:1-5

The Refrain

My eyes are upon the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me . . . Psalm 101:6
Psalm 101:6

The Morning Psalm

Be Seated on Your Lofty Throne, O Most High

Awake, O my God, decree justice;* let the assembly of the peoples gather round you. Be seated on your lofty throne, O Most High;* O LORD, judge the nations. Let the malice of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous;* for you test the mind and heart, O righteous God. God is my shield and defense;* he is the savior of the true in heart. God is a righteous judge;* God sits in judgment every day.
Psalm 7:7-8, 10-12

The Refrain

My eyes are upon the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me . . . Psalm 101:6
Psalm 101:6

The Cry of the Church

O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!

The Lord’s Prayer

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.

The Prayer Appointed for the Week

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant me so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that I may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.†

The Concluding Prayer of the Church

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.†