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The Order of ServiceYou may click on the links to hear examples of that part of the service. Some of the MP3's are large, so be please be patient. The music will open in a new window, so you may continue to view the service as the file loads. IntroitRobert Führer (1807-1861)"In te Domine speravi" (1.1 MB MP3) [Sechs kurze und leichte Offertorien (18??), Op. 296, No. 2] PreparationThe Officiant begins(1.31 MB MP3) The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen. Officiant Our help is in the Name of the Lord; People The maker of heaven and earth. Officiant Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith. 1 Peter 5:8-9a Officiant O God, make speed to save us. People O Lord, make haste to help us. Officiant and People Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Except in Lent, add Alleluia. The Word of GodThe Psalter
An anthem may be sung here.
The Short Lesson (680 KB MP3)
The PrayersResponsory and Prayers (3.15 MB MP3)V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of Truth. V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye; R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Officiant and People Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us evil. Officiant Lord, hear our prayer; People And let our cry come to you. Officiant Let us pray. The Officiant then says (or sings) one of the following Collects Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this life may rest in your eternal changelessness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen An Anthem may be sung here followed by silence. The Gospel CanticleThe Song of Simeon (2 MB MP3)The service concludes with the Song of Simeon with this Antiphon, which is sung or said by all Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace. Lord, you now have set your servant free* to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,* whom you have prepared for all the world to see; A Light to enlighten the nations,* and the glory of your people Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:* as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. All repeat the Antiphon The choir may sing an nthem to the Blessed Virgin Mary, or some other anthem. Conclusion (567 KB MP3)Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Officiant concludes The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen
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