Morning Prayer for Families or Individuals
Make the sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism as you say
In the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
O come let us sing unto the Lord Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; And make a joyful noise unto Him with songs.For the Lord is a great God And a great King above all gods. In His hand are the deep places of the earth;The strength of the hills is His also The sea is His, and He made it; And His hands formed the dry land. Oh, come let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our makerFor He is our God And we are the people of His pasture And the sheep of His hand.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son And to the Holy Ghost As it was in the beginning, is now, And ever shall be; world without end. Amen.
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the Forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life everlasting. Amen
Here may be added your own private devotions, Bible reading and intercessions, When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Martin Luther's Morning Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your Holy Angel be with me that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen
Evening Prayer for Families or Individuals
Make the sign of the cross in remembrance of baptism as you say
In the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
O Joyous Light of the holy glory of the immortal, heavenly, holy, blessed Father, O Jesus Christ: We that come to the setting of the sun, when we behold the evening light, praise Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, God. Right it is for You at all times to be praised with gladsome voices, O Son of God, Giver of life. Wherefore, the world does glorify You
Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the Communion of Saints, the Forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life everlasting. Amen
Song of Simeon
Lord Now let Thou Yours servant depart in peace, O Lord, according to Your word. For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared in the sight of all peoples, the light of revelation for the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.
Here may be added your own private devotions, Bible reading and intercessions, When you have finished, conclude with this prayer:
Martin Luther's Evening Prayer
My Heavenly Father, I thank You, through Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, that You have protected me, by Your grace. Forgive, I pray, all my sins and the evil I have done. Protect me, by Your grace, tonight. I put myself in your care, body and soul and all that I have. Let Your holy angels be with me, so that the evil enemy will not gain power over me. Amen
The Order of Matins from the Lutheran Hymnal.
A Hymn of invocation may be sung
L - O Lord, open Thou my lips.
C – And my mouth shall show forth Thy praise
L - Makes haste O God, to deliver me.
C – Make haste to help me, O God.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And every shall be; world without end.
Amen. Hallelujah!
L - O come, let us worship the Lord;
C – For he is our Maker
The Venite
O come let us sing unto the Lord
Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving;
And make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God
And a great King above all gods.
In His hand are the deep places of the earth;
The strength of the hills is His also
The sea is His, and He made it;
And His hands formed the dry land.
Oh, come let us worship and bow down;
Let us 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.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son
And to the Holy Ghost
As it was in the beginning, is now,
And ever shall be; world without end. Amen.
Then shall
The Hymn
be sung.
The Psalm
The Te Deum Laudamus
We praise Thee O God, we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father Everlasting.
To Thee all the angels cry aloud, the heavens and all the powers therein;
To Thee cherubim and seraphim continually do cry;
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thy glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee
The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise Thee;
The noble army of martyrs praise Thee;
The holy Church though all the world doth acknowledge Thee;
The Father of an infinite majesty; Thine adorable true and only Son,
Also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter.
Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ.
Thou are the everlasting Son of the Father.
When Thou tookest upon Thee to deleiver man;
Thou didst humble Thyself to be born of a virgin.
When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death,
Thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God
In the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come
To be our judge.
We therefore pray Thee to help Thy servants,
Whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with Thy saints
In glory everlasting.
O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine heritage.
Govern them and lift them up forever.
Day by day we magnify Thee,
And we worship Thy name ever, world without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin,
O Lord have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us,
O Lord, let Thy mercy be upon us, as our trust is in Thee.
O Lord, in Thee have I trusted; let me never be confounded.
The Kyrie
Lord have mercy upon us,
Christ have mercy upon us,
Lord have mercy upon us.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven;
Give us this day our daily bread and
Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory;
Forever and ever. Amen.
The Salutation
L - The Lord be with you.
C – And with thy spirit
L - O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God,
Who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day,
Defend us in the same with Thy mighty power
And grant that all our doings, being ordered by Thy governance
May be righteous in Thy sight;
Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost
Ever one God, world without end.
C – Amen
The Benedicamus
L - Bless we the Lord
C – Thanks be to God
The Benediction
L - The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
The love of God and the communion of the Holy Ghost
Be with you all.
C – Amen
Silent Prayer
taken from
The Order for Compline
The Leader begins
+ The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end.
People Amen.
Leader Brethren: Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: whom resist, steadfast in the faith. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
People Thanks be to God.
Leader Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
People Who hath made heaven and earth.
Leader Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father: We have sinned against thee, through our own fault, in thought, word, and deed, and in those things which we have left undone. (For these offenses we are truly sorry and we humbly repent.) For the sake of thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all our offenses; and grant that we may serve thee in newness of life, to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
May the Almighty God grant us + forgiveness of all our sins, amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
+ O God, make speed to save us.
People O Lord, make haste to help us.
Leader Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,* and to the Holy Ghost:
People As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,* world without end. Amen.
Leader Praise ye the Lord.
PeopleThe Lord's Name be praised.
or, except in Lent, all may say,
Alleluia
One or more of the following Psalms are sung or said.
Psalm 4 Cum invocarem
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness:* thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.
O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honor,* and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after falsehood?
Know this also, that the Lord has chosen unto himself
the man that is godly;* when I call upon the Lord he will hear me.
Stand in awe, and sin not;* commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.
Offer the sacrifice of righteousness,* and put your trust in the Lord.
There be many that say,* Who will show us any good?
Lord, lift thou up* the light of thy countenance upon us.
Thou hast put gladness in my heart;* yea, more than when their corn and wine and oil increase.
I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest;* for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Psalm 31In te, Domine, speravi
In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust; let me never be put to confusion; * deliver me in thy righteousness.
Bow down thine ear to me;* make haste to deliver me.
And be thou my strong rock, and house of defense,* that thou mayest save me.
For thou art my strong rock, and my castle:* be thou also my guide, and lead me for thy Name's sake.
Draw me out of the net that they have laid privily for me;* for thou art my strength.
Into thy hands I commend my spirit;* for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
Psalm 91Qui habitat
Whoso dwelleth under the defense of the Most High,* shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say unto the Lord, Thou art my hope, and my stronghold; * my God, in him will I trust.
For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunter,* and from the noisome pestilence.
He shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers; * his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for any terror by night, * nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
For the pestilence that walketh in darkness,* nor for the sickness that destroyeth in the noon-day.
A thousand shall fall beside thee, and ten-thousand at thy right hand;* but it shall not come nigh thee.
Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou behold,* and see the reward of the ungodly.
For thou, Lord, art my hope;* thou hast set thine house of defense very high.
There shall no evil happen unto thee,* neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee,* to keep thee in all thy ways.
They shall bear thee in their hands, * that thou hurt not thy foot against a stone.
Thou shalt go upon the lion and adder:* the young lion and the dragon shalt thou tread under thy feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him;* I will set him up, because he hath known my Name.
He shall call upon me, and I will hear him;* yea, I am with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and bring him to honor.
With long life will I satisfy him,* and show him my salvation.
Psalm 134 Ecce nunc
Behold now, praise the Lord,* all ye servants of the Lord;
Ye that by night stand in the house of the Lord,* even in the courts of the house of our God.
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary,* and praise the Lord.
The Lord that made heaven and earth* give thee blessing out of Zion.
At the end of the Psalms is sung or said
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,* and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,* world without end. Amen.
The following, or some other suitable passage of scripture, is read
Thou, Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy Name; leave us not, O Lord, our God. Jeremiah 14:9
PeopleThanks be to God.
The following, or another hymn suitable for the evening may be sung.
Te lucis ante terminum
To thee before the close of day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That, with thy wonted favor, thou
Would'st be our guard and keeper now.
From all ill dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Withhold from us our ghostly foe,
That spot of sin we may not know.
O Father, that we ask be done,
Through Jesus Christ, thine only Son.
Who, with the Holy Ghost and thee,
Doth live and reign eternally. Amen.
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Then follows
V. Into thy hands I commend my spirit.
R. For thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
V. Keep me as an apple of an eye;
R. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christ have mercy upon us.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
Leader and People
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Leader O Lord, hear my prayer;
People And let my cry come unto thee.
Leader Let us pray.
The Leader then says the following, or some other suitable collect.