The Morning Office

Fear the LORD, you that are his saints,* for those who fear him lack nothing. The young lions lack and suffer hunger,* but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good.

Be merciful to me, O LORD, for you are my God;* I call upon you all the day long.

With my whole heart I seek you;* let me not stray from your commandments.

I will bear witness that the LORD is righteous;* I will praise the Name of the LORD Most High.

Jesus said to the disciples: "In truth I tell you, when everything is made new again and the Son of man is seated on his throne of glory, you yourselves will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses, brothers, sisters, father, mother, children or land for the sake of my name will receive a hundred times as much, and also inherit eternal life. Many who are first will be last, and the last, first."

I will bear witness that the LORD is righteous;* I will praise the Name of the LORD Most High.

I will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lifted me up* and have not let my enemies triumph over me. O LORD my God, I cried out to you,* and you restored me to health. You brought me up, O LORD, from the dead;* you restored my life as I was going down to the grave. Sing to the LORD, you servants of his;* give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness. For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye,* his favor for a lifetime.

I will bear witness that the LORD is righteous;* I will praise the Name of the LORD Most High.

Let me seek the Lord while he may still be found. I will call upon his name while he is near.

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.

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that I, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ my Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. Amen. †

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. †