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Morning & Evening Prayer September 28–October 4, 2014 16th Week after Pentecost
Morning & Evening Prayer
September 28–October 4, 2014
16th Week after Pentecost
Morning Prayer
OPENING PRAISE
Our help is in the name of the Lordwho gives us life in Christ by his Spirit.
The earth is the Lord's for he made it:Come let us adore him.
O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth will declare your praise. Psalm 51:5
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Psalm
90:14
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
O come, let us sing to the LORD;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the LORD is a great God,and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,and his hands formed the dry land.
O 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. Psalm 95:1–7
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HYMN
O Worship the King
O worship the King, all glorious above,and gratefully sing his power and his love;Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,whose robe is the light, whose canopy space,whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
The earth, with its store, of wonders untold;Almighty, thy power hath founded of old,hath ‘stablished it fast by a changeless decree,and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
O measureless might! Ineffable love!While angels delight to hymn thee above,the humbler creation, though feeble their lays,with true adoration shall lisp to thy praise.
Text: Robert Grant, 1833Tune: Joseph Martin Kraus, 1815LYONShttp://www.hymnary.org/media/fetch/104845 10.10.11.11
PRAYERS OF PRAISE AND THANKS
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CONFESSION OF SIN
Lord,we have been a stiff-necked people who love unfaithfulness.We have loved other gods before you
and become their slaves.We have not worshipped you in Spirit and in truth,
and so we have mocked your glory.We have used your name in vain
and profaned your reputation on earth.We have desecrated the Lord’s Day
because we have not trusted you to give us rest.We have not honored our fathers and mothers,
and so we have proved ourselves rebels.We have hated our neighbors
and murdered them in our hearts.We have made adulterers of ourselves
in the lust of our eyes or in the deeds of our flesh.We have stolen honor and wealth that are not ours.We have lied and falsely accused
for we have loved gossip more than truth.We have coveted blessings you wisely gave to others.
O LORD, have mercy on us for we have not kept your good and holy law.For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us all our sins.Renew us and lead us by your Holy Spiritso that we may delight in your law and walk joyfully in your waysto the glory of your holy name. (adapted from the Ten Commandments)
DECLARATION OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,O Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness,that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3–4
Our heavenly Father, in his great mercy,has given his own Son to die and to rise from the dead for youand for his sake forgives you all your sins.
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PSALMS
Psalms(7-week cycle)
Psalms(1 per day cycle)
Sunday 148, 149, 150Monday 25 80Tuesday 26, 28 81
Wednesday 119:25-48 82Thursday 37:1-18 83
Friday 31 84Saturday 30, 32 85
SCRIPTURE READING
The following chart is a daily lectionary covering the whole Bible in two years. The readings may be distributed between morning and evening prayer in any fashion.
SundayHosea 2:2-14James 3:1-13
Matthew 13:44-52
MondayHosea 2:14-23Acts 20:17-38Luke 5:1-11
TuesdayHosea 4:1-10Acts 21:1-14Luke 5:12-26
WednesdayHosea 4:11-19Acts 21:15-26Luke 5:27-39
ThursdayHosea 5:8-6:6Acts 21:27-36Luke 6:1-11
FridayHosea 10:1-15
Acts 21:37-22:16Luke 6:12-26
SaturdayHosea 11:1-9Acts 22:17-29Luke 6:27-38
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HYMN
Baptized into Christ the Lord
Baptized into Christ the Lord, Alleluia! resurrection life outpoured, Alleluia!raised with Jesus from the dead, Alleluia!he our new creation's head. Alleluia!
Law no longer holds its sway, Alleluia!since Christ's resurrection day. Alleluia!Grace has conquered! Grace will save! Alleluia!Death o'ercome by open grave! Alleluia!
Dead to sin, alive to God, Alleluia!give him glory, honor, laud, Alleluia!buried in a bathing grace, Alleluia!raised before the Father's face. Alleluia!
Give your bodies to the Lord; Alleluia!he alone shall be adored. Alleluia!Sinful passions cannot reign, Alleluia!while we dwell in God's domain. Alleluia!
Text: G. Alan Crandall, 2008; © 2008, Hope Publishing Co.Tune: Lyra Davidica, 1708; arr. John Arnold, 1749EASTER HYMNhttp://www.hymnary.org/media/fetch/104805 (tune only)7.7.7.7 + alleluias
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INTERCESSIONS
(1) Opening prayer
MondayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the nightand turns the shadow of death into the morning: To know you is eternal lifeand to serve you is perfect freedom:Drive far from us all wrong desires,incline our hearts to keep your law,and guide our feet into the way of peace;that we may do your will with cheerfulness during the day,and when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
TuesdayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the nightand turns the shadow of death into the morning: Defend us in all assaults of our enemies,that we may trust in your defense,and may not fear the power of any adversaries.Preserve us with your mighty power,that we may not fall into sin,nor be overcome by adversity;and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose;through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
WednesdayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the night
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and turns the shadow of death into the morning: In you we live and move and have our being:Guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit,that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you,but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight;through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
ThursdayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the nightand turns the shadow of death into the morning: We bless you for our creation,and all the blessings of this life;but above all for your immeasurable lovein the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.Give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,not only with our lips, but in our lives,by giving up ourselves to your service,and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness;through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
FridayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the nightand turns the shadow of death into the morning: Your Son willingly suffered death for the sake of our endless joy.Help us to walk in the way of the cross this dayand find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
SaturdayO God, Eternal King and Father of all mercies,whose light divides the day from the nightand turns the shadow of death into the morning: As you cause the sun to rise,
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shine the light of Christ in our heartsto dispel the darknessand to transform us from glory to gloryinto the image of your Son.Let his love show in our deeds,his wisdom shine in our words,and his healing in our touch;through Jesus Christ, our risen and reigning Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
(2) Specific prayers
Pray for specific needs:• Personal: your personal life• Local: your family, friends, enemies, neighbors; your local church and other local churches; your neighborhood, town/city, state, and nation• Global: the worldwide church, other nations/cultures
Consider using particular themes and words from the psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and other prayers to guide the content and language of your specific prayers.
(3) Closing prayer
MondayCreator God,you fashioned the world to display your gloryand your creation ever sings your praise;Open our eyes to the wonders of your workand lead us to use all things for goodto the honor of your glorious name;through Jesus Christ, by whom all things were made,in the power of your Spirit. Amen.
TuesdayAlmighty God,you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone:Unite our hearts and lives to do all your holy will
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that we may be today the holy temple that we are in Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, forever and ever. Amen.
WednesdayBlessed Lord,who caused all holy Scriptures to be writtenfor our learning and training in righteousness:Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life,which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
ThursdayAlmighty God,your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungrywith the bread of his lifeand the Word of his kingdom.Sustain your church with your grace,and nourish us in our weaknessby your true and living bread;through Jesus, our true Bread from heaven. Amen.
FridayFather,you sent your Holy Spiritto be the life of your church.Bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in your church,that we might be means of grace to one anotherin love, joy, kindness, and peace;through Jesus Christ, the true Vine in whom we abide. Amen.
SaturdayFather,you have knit together your chosen peoplein one communion and fellowship
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in the mystical body of your Son, Christ the Lord.Give us grace to follow your blessed saintsin Christ-like livingthat we may come to the unspeakable and eternal joythat you have prepared for those who truly love you;through Jesus Christ,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
DISMISSAL
May the Lord bless us,protect us from all evil.and bring us to everlasting life.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christand the love of Godand the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all.
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Evening Prayer
OPENING PRAISE
Our help is in the name of the Lordwho gives us life in Christ by his Spirit.
Jesus Christ is the light of the world,the light no darkness can overcome.
The earth is the Lord's for he made it:Come let us adore him.
Stay with us, Lord, for it is evening, and the day is almost over.Be our light in the darkness, and grant us a peaceful
night.Let our prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of our hands as the evening sacrifice. Psalm 141:2
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Praise the Lord!Praise, O servants of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord!Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens!Who is like the Lord our God,
who is seated on high,who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?He raises the poor from the dust
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,to make them sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.He gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.Praise the Lord! Psalm 113
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HYMN
O Worship the King
O worship the King, all glorious above,and gratefully sing his power and his love;Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
O tell of his might, O sing of his grace,whose robe is the light, whose canopy space,whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,and dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
The earth, with its store, of wonders untold;Almighty, thy power hath founded of old,hath ‘stablished it fast by a changeless decree,and round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail;thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.
O measureless might! Ineffable love!While angels delight to hymn thee above,the humbler creation, though feeble their lays,with true adoration shall lisp to thy praise.
Text: Robert Grant, 1833Tune: Joseph Martin Kraus, 1815LYONShttp://www.hymnary.org/media/fetch/104845 10.10.11.11
PRAYERS OF PRAISE AND THANKS
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CONFESSION OF SIN
Lord,we have been a stiff-necked people who love unfaithfulness.We have loved other gods before you
and become their slaves.We have not worshipped you in Spirit and in truth,
and so we have mocked your glory.We have used your name in vain
and profaned your reputation on earth.We have desecrated the Lord’s Day
because we have not trusted you to give us rest.We have not honored our fathers and mothers,
and so we have proved ourselves rebels.We have hated our neighbors
and murdered them in our hearts.We have made adulterers of ourselves
in the lust of our eyes or in the deeds of our flesh.We have stolen honor and wealth that are not ours.We have lied and falsely accused
for we have loved gossip more than truth.We have coveted blessings you wisely gave to others.
O LORD, have mercy on us for we have not kept your good and holy law.For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us all our sins.Renew us and lead us by your Holy Spiritso that we may delight in your law and walk joyfully in your waysto the glory of your holy name. (adapted from the Ten Commandments)
DECLARATION OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities,O Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness,that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3–4
Our heavenly Father, in his great mercy,has given his own Son to die and to rise from the dead for youand for his sake forgives you all your sins.
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PSALMS
SCRIPTURE READING
The following chart is a daily lectionary covering the whole Bible in two years. The readings may be distributed between morning and evening prayer in any fashion.
SundayHosea 2:2-14James 3:1-13
Matthew 13:44-52
MondayHosea 2:14-23Acts 20:17-38Luke 5:1-11
TuesdayHosea 4:1-10Acts 21:1-14Luke 5:12-26
WednesdayHosea 4:11-19Acts 21:15-26Luke 5:27-39
ThursdayHosea 5:8-6:6Acts 21:27-36Luke 6:1-11
FridayHosea 10:1-15
Acts 21:37-22:16Luke 6:12-26
SaturdayHosea 11:1-9Acts 22:17-29Luke 6:27-38
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Psalms(7-week cycle)
Psalms(1 per day cycle)
Sunday 114, 115Monday 9, 15 80Tuesday 36, 39 81
Wednesday 38 82Thursday 37:19-42 83
Friday 35 84Saturday 42, 43 85
HYMN
Baptized into Christ the Lord
Baptized into Christ the Lord, Alleluia! resurrection life outpoured, Alleluia!raised with Jesus from the dead, Alleluia!he our new creation's head. Alleluia!
Law no longer holds its sway, Alleluia!since Christ's resurrection day. Alleluia!Grace has conquered! Grace will save! Alleluia!Death o'ercome by open grave! Alleluia!
Dead to sin, alive to God, Alleluia!give him glory, honor, laud, Alleluia!buried in a bathing grace, Alleluia!raised before the Father's face. Alleluia!
Give your bodies to the Lord; Alleluia!he alone shall be adored. Alleluia!Sinful passions cannot reign, Alleluia!while we dwell in God's domain. Alleluia!
Text: G. Alan Crandall, 2008; © 2008, Hope Publishing Co.Tune: Lyra Davidica, 1708; arr. John Arnold, 1749EASTER HYMNhttp://www.hymnary.org/media/fetch/104805 (tune only)7.7.7.7 + alleluias
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INTERCESSIONS
(1) Opening prayer
SundayLord God,your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,triumphed over the powers of deathand prepared for us our place in the new Jerusalem:We gave thanks today for his resurrection;may we praise you in that eternal Cityof which he is the light,and where he lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
MondayO God our Creator,you appointed the day for labor and the night for rest;Give us rest in peace and quietness during the coming nightso that tomorrow we may do our appointed work with strength and joy.Guard us in your sleepless vigil.Keep watch with those who work or weep this night,tend the sick,give rest to the weary,bless the dying,soothe the suffering,comfort the afflicted,shield the joyous; for the sake of your Son,in the power of your Spirit. Amen.
TuesdaySovereign Lord,visit this place and drive from us all the snares of the enemy.Let your holy angels dwell with us as ministers of your peace.Give to us the peace which the world cannot give,so that our minds may be fixed on the doing of your will,Deliver us from the fear of all enemiesso that we may serve you with lives of quiet godliness.through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.
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O God our Creator,we give into your hands our unfinished tasks,our unsolved problems,and our unfulfilled hopes,knowing that your strong hands surround usto shield us nowagainst dangers only you see and control,and to lead us tomorrowin wise paths only you foresee and understand.Grant us true peace, which comes only through Christin the power and presence of his Spirit. Amen.
ThursdayAbide with us, Lord, for the day is spent.Abide with us at the end of the day,at the end of our life,at the end of the world.Abide with us with your grace and goodness,with your strength and blessing.Abide with us when the night of affliction and temptation comes upon us,the night of fear and despair,the night when death draws near.Abide with us and with your whole church, now and forever. Amen.
FridayLord Jesus Christ,by your death you took away the sting of death: When at last our days are ended and our work is finished,give us peace to fall asleep in deathwith the sure hope of your glorious kingdom to come,where we will awake in your full likeness,where there is day without night,light without darkness,and life without shadow of death forever;through Jesus Christ, the Light and Lord of the world. Amen.
SaturdayAlmighty Father,
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give rest to us and to your whole churchthat we may worship you tomorrow in Spirit and truth,with steady minds and burning zeal.Deliver us from cold hearts, weary bodies, and wandering thoughts.Awaken us to your heavenly presence,known in the Spirit before your throne above, heard in your word read and preached,and tasted in bread and wine at your feast. Lead us through our pastors whom you have called,and grant them great power and deep joy in their service.Pour out your Spirit upon usso that we might receive your Word and eat at your Tablewith gratitude for these great gifts.Let the word of Christ dwell in us richlyas we sing to you in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.Bless us with a day of worship and rest in youthat renews our minds, refreshes our souls,and readies our bodies for a new week to serve you;through Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. Amen.
(2) Specific prayers
Pray for specific needs:• Personal: your personal life• Local: your family, friends, enemies, neighbors; your local church and other local churches; your neighborhood, town/city, state, and nation• Global: the worldwide church, other nations/cultures
Consider using particular themes and words from the psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and other prayers to guide the content and language of your specific prayers.
(3) Closing prayer
MondayCreator God, you fashioned the world to display your gloryand your creation ever sings your praise;Open our eyes to the wonders of your workand lead us to use all things for goodto the honor of your glorious name;through Jesus Christ, by whom all things were made,in the power of your Spirit. Amen.TuesdayAlmighty God,
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you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone:Unite our hearts and lives to do all your holy willthat we may be today the holy temple that we are in Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, forever and ever. Amen.
WednesdayBlessed Lord,who caused all holy Scriptures to be writtenfor our learning and training in righteousness:Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life,which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
ThursdayAlmighty God,your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungrywith the bread of his lifeand the Word of his kingdom.Sustain your church with your grace,and nourish us in our weaknessby your true and living bread;through Jesus, our true Bread from heaven. Amen.
FridayFather,you sent your Holy Spiritto be the life of your church.Bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in your church,that we might be means of grace to one anotherin love, joy, kindness, and peace;through Jesus Christ, the true Vine in whom we abide. Amen.
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SaturdayFather,you have knit together your chosen peoplein one communion and fellowshipin the mystical body of your Son, Christ the Lord.Give us grace to follow your blessed saintsin Christ-like livingthat we may come to the unspeakable and eternal joythat you have prepared for those who truly love you;through Jesus Christ,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come, your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
DISMISSAL
May the Lord bless us,protect us from all evil.and bring us to everlasting life.
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christand the love of Godand the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all.
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