Vespers for Ash Wednesday

Vespers 

Ash Wednesday 

The Community of the Servants of the Will of God

Vespers of Ash Wednesday 

Introduction 

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Officiant Blessed is the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son and Holy 

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Spirit. 

All for ever and ever. Amen. 

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Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of truth, everywhere present, 

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filling all things; Treasury of all good and giver of life. 

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Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from sin and of your goodness, 

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heal our souls. 

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Come let us worship God our King and bow down before him. 

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Come let us worship Christ our God and King and bow down 

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before him. Come let us worship Christ our King and our God and 

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bow down before him. 

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Almighty, all-holy, most high, all-ruling God, all-ruling goodness, 

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universal goodness, total goodness, you who only are good. Grant us 

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to give you all praise, all glory, all thanksgiving, all honour and all 

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blessing. Grant us always to proclaim that you alone do all things 

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well. Amen. 

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Troparion (cf James 4:6-10) 

Scripture says, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. 

Submit yourselves therefore to God: resist the devil and he will flee 

from you; draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Humble 

yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you in due time. Amen. 

Incensing Psalms 

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Let not my heart incline to wickedness, for in your word is my hope, 

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O Lord. 

Psalm 141 

O Lord, I call to you; come to me quickly; * 

hear my voice when I cry to you. 

Let my prayer be set forth in your sight as incense, * 

the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 

Set a watch before my mouth, O Lord, and guard the door of my lips; * 

let not my heart incline to any evil thing. 

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In your word is my hope, O Lord. 

Let me not be occupied in wickedness with evildoers, * 

nor eat of their choice foods. 

Let the righteous smite me in friendly rebuke; 

let not the oil of the unrighteous anoint my head; * 

for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds. 

Let their rulers be overthrown in stony places, * 

that they may know my words are true. 

As when a ploughman turns over the earth in furrows, * 

let their bones be scattered at the mouth of the grave. 

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But my eyes are turned to you, Lord God; * 

in you I take refuge; do not strip me of my life. 

Protect me from the snare which they have laid for me * 

and from the traps of the evildoers. 

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, * 

while I myself escape. 

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Psalm 117 

Praise the Lord, all you nations; * 

laud him, all you peoples. 

For his loving-kindness toward us is great, * 

and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for ever. Alleluia. 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, 

as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. 

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Let not my heart incline to wickedness, for in your word is my hope, 

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O Lord. 

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Lamp Lighting 

Officiant 

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Lighten our darkness, we beseech you, O Lord, 

and of your great mercy defend us from all perils 

and dangers of this night, 

for the love of your only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. 

Amen. 

O Gladsome Light 

Melody for Nunc dimittis 

in the Genevan Psalter 1549 

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O gladsome light, O grace 

of God the Father’s face, 

the eternal splendour wearing; 

celestial, holy, blest, 

our Saviour Jesus Christ, 

joyful in thine appearing. 

Now, ere day fadeth quite, 

we see the evening light, 

our wonted hymn outpouring; 

Father of might unknown, 

thee, his incarnate Son, 

and Holy Spirit adoring. 

To thee of right belongs, 

all praise of holy songs, 

O Son of God, lifegiver; 

thee therefore, O most high, 

the world doth glorify 

and shall exalt for ever. 

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Greek, 3 rd century or earlier 

translated ROBERT BRIDGES 1844-1930

Hymn 

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O Love, how deep, how broad, how high! 

How passing thought and fantasy 

That God, the Son of God, should take 

Our mortal form for mortals’ sake. 

He sent no angel to our race 

Of higher or of lower place, 

But wore the robe of human frame, 

And he himself to this world came. 

For us baptized, for us he bore 

His holy fast, and hungered sore; 

For us temptations sharp he knew; 

For us the tempter overthrew. 

For us to wicked men betrayed, 

Scourged, mocked, in crown of thorns arrayed; 

For us he bore the Cross’s death; 

For us at length gave up his breath. 

For us he rose from death again, 

For us he went on high to reign, 

For us he sent his Spirit here 

To guide, to strengthen, and to cheer. 

To you, O Christ, our loving King, 

All glory, praise and thanks we bring; 

All glory as is ever meet, 

To Father and to Paraclete. Amen. 

V The Lord has heard my supplicatìon. 

R The Lord will receive my prayer. 

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Latin, 15 th century 

Translated BENJAMIN WEBB 1819-85

Psalmody 

Psalm 136 

Antiphon 

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O give thanks to the God of heaven, who gives food to all that lives. 

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O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, * 

for his mercy endures for ever. 

O give thanks to the God of gods, * 


O give thanks to the Lord of lords, * 

for his mercy endures for ever; 

To him who alone does great wonders, * 


Who by wisdom made the heavens, * 


Who stretched out the earth upon the waters, * 


Who made the great lights, * 

for his mercy endures for ever, 

The sun to rule the day, * 


The moon and the stars to govern the night, * 


Who struck down Egypt and its firstborn, * 


Who brought out Israel from among them, * 


With a strong hand and with outstretched arm, * 


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Who divided the Red Sea into two parts, * 


And made Israel pass through the midst of it, * 


Who cast off Pharaoh and his host into the Red Sea, * 


Who led his people through the wilderness, * 


Who struck down great kings, * 


Who slew mighty kings, * 


Sihon, king of the Amorites, * 


And Og, the king of Bashan, * 


Who made over their land as a heritage * 


As a heritage for Israel, his servant, * 


Who remembered us in our humiliation, * 


And delivered us from our enemies, * 


Who gives food to all that lives, * 


O give thanks to the God of heaven, * 




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Psalm 135 

Antiphon 

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O Lord, your name shall endure for ever. 

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Praise the Lord, praise the name of the Lord; * 

praise him, you servants of the Lord, 

Who stand in the house of the Lord, * 

in the courts of the house of our God. 

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is gracious; * 

sing praises to his name, for it is good. 

For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself * 

and Israel as his own possession. 

I know that the Lord is great, * 

and that our Lord is above all gods. 

He does whatever he wills, in heaven and upon the earth, * 

in the seas and in the great depths. 

He brings up clouds from the ends of the earth; * 

he makes lightning for the rain 

and brings the wind out of his storehouses. 

He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, * 

both man and beast alike. 

He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, * 

against Pharaoh and against all his servants. 

He struck down great nations * 

and slew mighty kings, 

Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, the king of Bashan, * 

and all the princes of Canaan. 

He made over their land as a heritage * 

a heritage for Israel his people. 

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O Lord, your name shall endure for ever; * 

so shall your renown, throughout all generations. 

For the Lord will vindicate his people, * 

he will take pity on his servants. 

As for the idols of the nations, they are but silver and gold, * 

the work of a man’s hand. 

They have mouths, but speak not; * 

they have eyes, but they cannot see. 

They have ears, yet hear nothing; * 

there is no breath in their nostrils. 

Those who make them shall be like them, * 

so shall everyone that trusts in them. 

Bless the Lord, O house of Israel; * 

bless the Lord, O house of Aaron. 

Bless the Lord, O house of Levi; * 

you that fear the Lord, bless the Lord. 

Blessed be the Lord from Zion, * 

he that dwells in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. 



Antiphon 

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Canticle Isaiah 12:1-6 

Antiphon 

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Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust, and will not be afraid. 

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I will give thanks to you, O Lord, 

for though you were angry with me 

your anger turned away, 

and you comforted me. 

Behold, God is my salvation; 

I will trust, and will not be afraid; 

for the Lord God is my strength and my song, 

and he has become my salvation. 

Antiphon 

1 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation, 

4 and you will say in that day: 

‘Give thanks to the Lord, 

call upon his name; 

make known his deeds among the nations, 

proclaim that his name is exalted. 

‘Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; 

let this be known in all the earth. 

Shout and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, 

for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.’ 

Antiphon 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit, 

as it was in the beginning, is now, 

and shall be for ever. Amen. 

Antiphon 

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Glory to you living God, eternal Father, glory to you, Jesus Christ, his 

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only begotten Son, glory to you, Holy Spirit the Comforter, glory to 

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you, O God, both one and three times holy. 

Cantor Commemorating the most pure and holy Mother of God, the 

blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, with our brothers Anthony, 

Benedict, Francis, John of the Cross, and our sisters Clare, 

Catherine, Teresa and all the saints, we commend ourselves and 

one another and our whole life to Christ our God. 

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To you, O Lord. 

Officiant O Lord, you have given us the Holy Scriptures for our instruction; 

grant us also the help of your Holy Spirit, that we may hear your 

Word in the depths of our hearts; and growing thereby in 

repentance and faith, may serve your eternal purpose for your 

creation, and praise you in the Light of the Appearing of our Lord 

Jesus Christ: 

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For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for 

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ever. Amen. 

Officiant The light of Christ enlightens all men. Let us attend. 

Old Testament Reading 

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Magnificat 

Antiphon (Matthew 6:17) 

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When you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your 

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fasting may not be seen by men, but by your Father, who sees in 

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secret. 

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 

my spirit rejoices in God my saviour; 

for he has looked with favour on his lowly servant, 

from this day all generations will call me blessed; 

1 the Almighty has done great things for me 

4 and holy is his name. 

He has mercy on those who fear him, 

in every generation. 

He has shown the strength of his arm; 

he has scattered the proud in their conceit. 

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones; 

and has lifted up the lowly. 

He has filled the hungry with good things 

and the rich he has sent away empty. 

He has come to the help of his servant Israel, 

for he has remembered his promise of mercy, 

the promise he made to our fathers, 

to Abraham and his children for ever. 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, 

and to the Holy Spirit, 

as it was in the beginning, is now, 

and shall be for ever. Amen. 

Antiphon 

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Hymn to Mary 

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vi Officiant Let us magnify Mary, the Mother of Christ our God and Saviour. 

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From your womb filled with radiance, O pure Virgin, Christ has 

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come forth as a Bridegroom from his chamber, and as a great light 

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he has illumined those in darkness. As clear dawn has the Sun of 

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Righteousness shone out, and shed the light of salvation over the 

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Prayers 

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Cantor In peace, let us pray to the Lord. All Kyrie el-e-i-son. 

Cantor For peace from on high and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray 

to the Lord. 

All Kyrie eleison. 

Cantor For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the holy 

churches of God and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. 


The Litany continues with the same response and concludes with – 

Cantor Help us, save us, succour our need and keep us, O God, by your 

grace. 


Cantor Commemorating the most pure and holy Mother of God, the 

blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, with St John Baptist, St N, 

and all the saints, we commend ourselves and one another and our 

whole life to Christ our God. 

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To you, O Lord. 

Officiant Almighty and everlasting God, 

who hate nothing that you have made 

and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: 

create and make in us new and contrite hearts; 

that we, worthily lamenting our sins 

and acknowledging our wretchedness, 

may receive from you, the God of all mercy, 

perfect remission and forgiveness; 

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For you, Lord God, are gracious, you lover of mankind, and we give 

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glory to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and for ever 

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and ever. Amen. 

Trishagion 

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Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. 

Three times 

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Cantor Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; 


All Holy Immortal, … 

All Holy God, … once 

Our Father 

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Officiant Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. All Your kingdom 

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come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Officiant Give us today 

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our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against 

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us. All Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the 

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kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. 

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Blessing 

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Officiant May the Almighty Lord and God, + Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, 

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bless and keep us always. May he show us his face and be merciful to 

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us. May he turn his countenance to us and give us his peace. 

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All 

Amen. 

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All 

Let us praise and bless the Lord, for he is good; give thanks to him 

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and serve his will in all humility. 

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Officiant May the souls of the faithful though the mercy of God rest in peace. 

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All 

Amen. 

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All 

Maranatha. Come, Lord Jesus. 

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The psalms in this booklet (except the Incensing Psalms) are from 

The Liturgical Psalter 

© 1976, 1977, David L Frost, John A Emerton, Andrew A Macintosh 

and are used with permission 

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Vespers for Ash Wednesday

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