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Night Prayer (Compline)
Sign of the Cross
Opening
Leader: O God, come to my assistance.
Rs: Lord, make haste ot help me.
All: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia
Examination of Conscience
Most merciful God, I confess to you,
before the whole company of heaven and those here on earth,
that I have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what I have failed to do.
Hymn: Day is Done
Day is done, but Love unfailing dwells ever here.
Shadows fall, but hope prevailing, calms every fear.
God, our Maker, none forsaking,
Take our hearts, of Love's own making;
Watch our sleeping, guard our waking,
Be always near.
Dark descends, but Light unending shines through our night;
You are with us, ever lending new strength to sight.
One in love, your truth confessing,
One in hope of heaven;s blessing,
May we see, in love's possessing,
Love's ending light!
Eyes will close, but you unsleeping watch by our side;
Death may come, in Love's safe keeping still we abide.
God of love, all evil quelling,
Sin forgiving, fear dispeling,
Stay with us, our hearts indwelling,
This eventide.
Scripture
Thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and in trust shall be your strength. (Is 30:15)
Psalm 134
Antiphon: In the silent hours of night, bless the Lord.
Scripture
Jesus said, 'Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and by burden is light.' (Mt 11:28-30)
Gospel Canticle (sung to the tune: Creator of the Stars of Night)
*Make the Sign of the Cross as you begin the Canticle.
Refrain: Protect us as we stay awake, and as we sleep, watch over us,
That when awake, we watch with Christ, and when asleep, we rest in him.
Intercessions: Watch, O Lord
Refrain: Watch, O Lord, with all those awake this night,
Watch O Lord, with all those who weep;
Give your angels and saints charge over all who sleep.
(Cantor Invocation): All - In your love, Lord;
(Cantor invocation): All - In your love, Lord;
(Cantor Invocation): All - In your love, O Lord of all.
Concluding Prayer
Visit this place, O Lord, I pray, and drive far from it the snares of the enemy;
may your holy angels dwell with me and guard me in peace, and may your blessing be always upon me, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing
In peace I will lie down and sleep; for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
Abide with me, Lord Jesus, for the night is at hand and the day is now past.
As the night watch looks for the morning, so do I look for you, O Christ.
The Lord bless me and watch over me; the Lord make his face shine upon me and be gracious to me; the Lord look kindly on me and give me peace. Amen.
Copyright Acknowledgements:
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DAY IS DONE. Text: James Quinn, SJ, 1919-2010, © 2010, Used by permission of Selah Publishing Co., Inc. Tune: AR HYD Y NOS, 8 4 8 4 888 4; Welsh. PSALM 134. Text: Psalm 134; The Revised Grail Psalms, © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. By GIA Publications, Inc.; refrain text, from Praise God in Song, © 1979, GIA Publications, Inc. Music: Howard Hughes, SM, © 1979, GIA Publications, Inc. GOSPEL CANTICLE. Text: Antiphon from Liturgy of the Hours, © 1974, ICEL; verses, Luke 2: 29-32; International Consultation on English Texts. Music: Sarum tone, adapt. By Richard Proulx, © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc. WATCH, O LORD. Text: St. Augustine; adapt. by Marty Haugen, b. 1950. Tune: Marty Haugen, b. 1950, © 2003, GIA Publications, Inc.
