Night Prayer

Confession

Silence, then this together or alone.

I confess to God almighty that I have sinned, in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.God, who is faithful, forgives all who repent and believe.

Psalmody

Psalm 91, verses of protection for the night.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.
He shall cover thee with his feathers,
and under his wings shalt thou trust.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;
nor for the arrow that flieth by day.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee,
to keep thee in all thy ways.

Psalm 91:1–2, 4–5, 11. King James Version. Public domain. Read this in another translation

Verse 11 is included deliberately. Night prayer should not end on the word terror.

Reading

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28. King James Version. Public domain. Read this in another translation

Canticle: the Song of Simeon

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
to be a light to lighten the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of thy people Israel.

Luke 2:29–32. King James Version. Public domain. Read this in another translation

Blessing

The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end.Amen.