At the Close of Day

Psalm 134
Behold now, bless the LORD,
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you that stand by night
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Lift up your hands in the holy place
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the LORD who made heaven and earth
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A Reading: Jeremiah 14:9, 22
Lord, you are in the midst of us
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Do not forsake us,
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A Second Reading: Luke 2:29-32
Lord, you now have set your servant free
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For these eyes of mine
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whom you have prepared
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A Light to enlighten the nations,
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Prayers for ourselves and others
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
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Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
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And lead us not into temptation;
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For thine is the kingdom,
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Amen.
The Collect

Visit this place, O Lord,
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let your holy angles dwell with us
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and let your blessing be upon us always;
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Amen.

The almighty and merciful Lord,
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Amen.
Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace,
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Blessed art thou among women,
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Holy Mary, Mother of God,
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Amen.

This is my personal adaptation of the “Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families” from the Book of Common Prayer according to the Episcopal Church, 1979, pages 136-140. Italic material is directions and is not part of the prayers or spoken devotions.