The Vespers Office

Let the Name of the LORD be blessed,* from this time forth for evermore. From the rising of the sun to its going down* let the Name of the LORD be praised.

Hear my prayer, O God;* do not hide yourself from my petition. Listen to me and answer me . . .

The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.

At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, Every tongue confess him King of glory now 'Tis the Father's pleasure, we should call him Lord, Who from the beginning was the mighty Word. In your hearts enthrone him; there, let him subdue All that is not holy, all that is not true; May your voice entreat him in temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you in its light and power. Brothers, this Lord Jesus shall return again, With his Father's glory, o'er the earth to reign; He is God the Savior; He is Christ the Lord, Ever to be worshipped, always blessed, adored.

Put your trust in God;* for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God.

We have heard with our ears, O God, our forefathers have told us,* the deeds you did in their days, in the days of old. How with your hand you drove the peoples out and planted our forefathers in the land;* how you destroyed nations and made your people flourish. For they did not take the land by their sword, nor did their arm win the victory for them;* but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you favored them. You are my King and my God;* you command victories for Jacob. Through you we pushed back our adversaries;* through your Name we trampled on those who rose up against us. For I do not rely on my bow,* and my sword does not give me the victory. Surely, you gave us victory over our adversaries* and put those who hate us to shame. Every day we gloried in God,* and we will praise your Name for ever.

Put your trust in God;* for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God.

O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and 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 yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory now and for ever. Amen.

Save me, Lord, while I am awake and keep me while I sleep, that I may wake with Christ and rest in peace. Amen.