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Order for Compline 18 to 22 January 2021 Preparation the Lord Almighty Grant Us a Quiet Night and a Perfect End Order for Compline 18 to 22 January 2021 Preparation The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. All Amen. Our help is in the name of the Lord All who made heaven and earth. I will give thanks to you with my whole heart All I will tell of all your marvellous work All 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. All O Lord, make haste to help us. All 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. The Word of God Abiding in Christ from the Song of Ascents Monday - Psalm 133, The Blessedness of Unity 1 How very good and pleasant it is ♦ when kindred live together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, ♦ running down upon the beard, 3 on the beard of Aaron, ♦ running down over the collar of his robes. 4 It is like the dew of Hermon, ♦ which falls on the mountains of Zion. 5 For there the Lord ordained his blessing, ♦ life for evermore. Wednesday - Psalm 131, Song of Quiet Trust 1 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up, ♦ my eyes are not raised too high; 2 I do not occupy myself with things ♦ too great and too marvellous for me. 3 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, ♦ like a weaned child with its mother; my soul is like the weaned child that is with me. 4 O Israel, hope in the Lord Friday - Psalm 134, Praise in the Night 1 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, ♦ who stand by night in the house of the Lord! 2 Lift up your hands to the holy place, ♦ and bless the Lord. 3 May the Lord, maker of heaven and earth, ♦ bless you from Zion. All 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. Monday - John15:12 Love one another as I have loved you” Wednesday – John15:12 “I do not call you servants any longer… but I have called you friends” Friday – John15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches” This is the word of the Lord All Thanks be to God. Reflections on the readings Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. All Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. For you have redeemed me, Lord God of truth. All I commend my spirit. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. All Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Keep me as the apple of your eye. All Hide me under the shadow of your wings. Gospel Canticle All Alleluia. Christ the Light of the world has manifested his Glory Alleluia, alleluia. 1 Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace: ♦ your word has been fulfilled. 2 My own eyes have seen the salvation ♦ which you have prepared in the sight of every people; 3 A light to reveal you to the nations ♦ and the glory of your people Israel. Luke 2.29-32 All 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. All Alleluia. Christ the Light of the world has manifested his Glory Alleluia, alleluia. Prayers Intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered here. The Collect for this week of prayer for unity God our Father, you reveal your love for us through Christ and through all our brothers and sisters. Grant us to live so united as one body, that the gift that is each person is revealed. Open our hearts to recognise and welcome each other with all our gifts and differences, teach us to live together in forgiveness and delight. May we together reflect the living Christ as His body in the world. Amen. Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may rest upon your eternal changelessness. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. All Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, 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 the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen. The Conclusion In peace we will lie down and sleep; All for you alone, Lord, make us dwell in safety. Abide with us, Lord Jesus, All for the night is at hand and the day is now past. As the night watch looks for the morning, All so do we look for you, O Christ. May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit bless this night and always. Amen. .
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