Compline Wednesday 13th May 2020

This week's compline is based on the daily Compline from Universalis.

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.

A time of silence so we can reflect upon the this day, what was special and what concerns us.

Most merciful God, we confess to you, before the whole company of heaven and one another, that we have sinned in thought, word and deed and in what we have failed to do. Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.

O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Hymn

Jesu, the world’s redeeming Lord,

The Father’s co-eternal Word,

Of light invisible true Light,

Thine Israel’s Keeper day and night.

Our great Creator and our Guide,

Who times and seasons dost divide,

Refresh at night with quiet rest,

Our limbs by daily toil oppressed.

We pray thee, while we dwell below,

Preserve us from our ghostly foe;

Nor let his wiles victorious be

O’er them that are redeemed by thee.

That while in this frail house of clay

A little longer here we stay,

Our flesh in thee may sweetly sleep,

Our souls with thee their vigils keep.

All praise be thine, O risen Lord,

From death to endless life restored;

All praise to God the Father be,

And Holy Ghost eternally.

Psalm 30 (31) Trustful prayer in time of adversity

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

In you, Lord, I put my trust: may I never be put to shame.

  In your justice, set me free,

Turn your ear to me,

  make haste to rescue me.

Be my rampart, my fortification;

  keep me safe.

For you are my strength and my refuge:

  you will lead me out to the pastures,

  for your own name’s sake.

You will lead me out of the trap that they laid for me –

  for you are my strength.

Into your hands I commend my spirit:

  you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth.

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 129 Out of the depths

Out of the depths I have cried to you, Lord:

  Lord, hear my voice.

Let your ears listen out

  for the voice of my pleading.

If you took notice of our transgressions, Lord –

  Lord, who would be left?

But with you is forgiveness,

  and for this we revere you.

I rely on you, Lord,

  my spirit relies on your promise;

my soul hopes in the Lord,

  more than the watchman for daybreak.

More than the watchman for daybreak,

  let Israel hope in the Lord:

for with the Lord there is kindness

  and abundant redemption.

He himself will redeem Israel

  from all its transgressions.

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. Alleluia. Alleluia.

Short Reading: Ephesians 4:26-27

Do not let resentment lead you into sin; the sunset must not find you still angry. Do not give the devil his opportunity.

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia.

You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit, Alleluia, Alleluia.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit, Alleluia, 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.

Now, Master, you let your servant go in peace.

You have fulfilled your promise.

My own eyes have seen your salvation,

which you have prepared in the sight of all peoples.

A light to bring the Gentiles from darkness; the glory of your people Israel.

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

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.

Lord Jesus Christ,

  meek and humble of heart,

you offer to those who follow you

a yoke that is good to bear,

a burden that is light.

Accept, we beg you, our prayer and work of this day,

and grant us the rest we need

that we may be ever more willing to serve you,

who live and reign for ever and ever. AMEN

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