CSWG, Vespers, Birth of Saint John the Baptist, 24 June

Birth of Saint John the Baptist
24 June
First Vespers
PAGE TWO
Readings
Judges 13:2-20, 24-25
I Kings 18:20-40
I Kings 21:1-24
Malachi 3 and 4
Acts 18:18 – 19:6
Patristic reading
Second Vespers
PAGE TWENTY ONE
Reading
I Peter 1:10-25
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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First Vespers
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Officiant + Blessed is the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son, and
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Holy Spirit
All for ever and ever. Amen.
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Cantor 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
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goodness, 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
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and 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.
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Grant us to give you all praise, all glory, all thanksgiving, all
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honour and all blessing. Grant us always to proclaim that you
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alone do all things well. Amen.
Troparion
O blessed John Baptist, prophet and forerunner of Christ the Lord,
how can we praise you as you rightly deserve. Your glorious birth
spared your mother the shame of barrenness, restored the power of
speech to your father, and prepared the world for the preaching of
the incarnation of the Word of God. Intercede for us, that we may
receive the great mercy of God our Saviour. Amen.
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Incensing Psalms
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Let my evening prayer rise up, O Lord, as the incense before you.
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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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Let my prayer come before you like incense.
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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Let my prayer come before you like incense.
But my eyes are turned to you, Lord God; *
in you I take refuge; do not strip me of my life.
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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
Let my prayer come before you like incense.
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 my evening prayer rise up, O Lord, as the incense before you.
Lamp Lighting
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Amen
Officiant Lighten our darkness, we beseech you, O Lòrd,
and of your great mercy defend us from all perils
and dángers of this nìght,
for the love of your only Son, our Sàviour Jesus Chríst.
All Amen.
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O Gladsome Light
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O gladsome light of the holy glory of the immortal Father,
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heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ. Now that we have come to
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the setting of the sun,
and behold the light of evening, we
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praise God, Father, Son and Holy Spir-it. For it is right at
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all times to worship you
with voices of praise, O Son of God
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and giver of life,
you.
therefore all the world glorifies
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Hymn
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Officiant O Lord, you have given us the Holy Scríptures for our
instrùction; grant us also the help of your Holy Spirit, that we
may hear your Wòrd in the depths of our héarts; and growing
thereby in repentance and faith, may serve your eternal
púrpose for your creàtion, and praise you in the Light of the
Appèaring of our Lord Jesus Chríst:
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for ever. Amen.
The Officiant carries the Bible from the altar to the lectern and holding it
before him says
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Officiant The light of Christ enlightens all men. Let us attend.
The Vigil continues with four Old Testament readings each followed by a
psalm, a New Testament reading followed by a canticle and a non-scriptural
reading followed by the Magnificat
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Psalm 110
Antiphon
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forerunner.
The Lord said to my lord, *
‘Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.’
The Lord commits to you the sceptre of your power *
reign from Zion in the midst of your enemies.
Noble are you, from the day of your birth upon the holy hill; *
radiant are you, even from the womb,
in the morning dew of your youth.
The Lord has sworn and will not turn back: *
‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.’
The king shall stand at your right hand, O Lord; *
and shatter kings in the day of his wrath.
Glorious in majesty, he shall judge among the nations, *
and shatter heads over a wide land.
He shall slake his thirst from the brook beside the way; *
therefore shall he lift up his head.
Glory to …
Antiphon
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Psalm 111
Antiphon (cf Luke 1:13, 14)
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You shall call his name John; he shall drink no wine nor strong
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drink, and many will rejoice at his birth.
O praise the Lord.
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the company of the upright and among the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great, *
and studied by all who take delight in them.
His deeds are majestic and glorious, *
and his righteousness stands for ever.
His marvellous acts have won him a name to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He gives food to those that fear him; *
he remembers his covenant for ever.
He showed his people the power of his acts *
in giving them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are faithful and just, *
and all his commandments are sure;
They stand firm for ever and ever, *
they are done in faithfulness and in truth.
He sent redemption to his people,
he ordained his covenant for ever; *
holy is his name and worthy to be feared.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and of good
understanding are those that keep his commandments; *
his praise shall endure for ever. Glory to … Antiphon
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Psalm 112
Antiphon (Luke 1:17)
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He will go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to
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make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
O praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord *
and greatly delights in his commandments.
His children shall be mighty in the land; *
a race of upright men who will be blessed.
Riches and plenty shall be in his house, *
and his righteousness stands for ever.
Light arises in darkness for the upright; *
gracious and merciful is the righteous man.
It goes well with the man who acts generously and lends; *
who guides his affairs with justice.
Surely he shall never be moved; *
the righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance.
He will not fear bad tidings; *
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is confident and will not fear, *
he will see the downfall of his enemies.
He gives freely to the poor *
his righteousness stands for ever,
his head is uplifted in glory.
The wicked man shall see it and be angry; *
he shall gnash his teeth and consume away;
and the hope of the wicked shall fail. Glory to … Antiphon
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Psalm 113
Antiphon (Matthew 11:11)
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John the Baptist.
Praise the Lord, O sing praises, you that are his servants; *
O praise the name of the Lord.
Let the name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forward and for ever.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is exalted over all the nations, *
and his glory is above the heavens.
Who can be likened to the Lord our God *
in heaven or upon the earth,
Who has his dwelling so high *
yet condescends to look on things beneath?
He raises the lowly from the dust *
and lifts the poor from out of the dungheap;
He gives them a place among the princes, *
even among the princes of his people.
He causes the barren woman to keep house *
and makes her a joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord.
Glory to …
Antiphon
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Canticle Isaiah 49:1-6
Antiphon (Jeremiah 1:5)
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and before you were born I consecrated you.
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Listen to me, O coastlands,
and hearken, you peoples from afar.
The Lord called me from the womb,
from the body of my mother he named my name.
Antiphon
The Lord made my mouth like a shärp sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me a polished arrow,
in his quiver he hid me away.
And he said to me, ‘You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will be glorified.’
But I said, ‘I have laboured in vain,
I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;
yet surely my right is with the Lord,
and my recompense with my God;
for I am honoured in the eyes of the Lord,
and my God has become my strength.’
Antiphon
And now thus says the Lord,
who formed me from the womb to be his servant
to bring Jacob back to him,
and that Israel might be gathered to him;
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‘It is too light a thing that you should be my servant
to raise the tribes of Jacob
and to restore the preserved of Israel;
I will give you as a light to the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.’
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
Magnificat
Antiphon (cf John 1:6)
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There was a man sent from God whose name was John; he bore
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witness that Jesus is the Son of God, alleluia.
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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;
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4 and holy is his name.
Antiphon
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.
Antiphon
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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.
Antiphon
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.
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
Hymn to Mary
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vi Officiant As is indeed right, let us magnify also the Blessed Virgin
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Mary, who received the Son of God.
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For in ways past telling you have conceived the eternal Brightness
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of the glory of the Father, the Word without beginning, who was
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with the Father in the beginning; without change he has proceeded
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forth from you, O all-pure Virgin, and is become the firstborn of all
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creation. Therefore with all generations we call you blessed, and
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we acclaim you as the holy Mother of God.
Prayers
Litany
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Cantor In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
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All
All
All
Kyrie eleison.
For peace from on high and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray
to the Lord.
Kyrie eleison.
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.
Kyrie eleison.
The Litany continues, with the same response, and concludes with –
Help us, save us, succour our need, and keep us, O God, by your
grace.
All Kyrie eleison.
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Cantor Commemorating the most pure and holy Mother of God, the
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blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, with St John Baptist, St N,
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and all the saints, we commend ourselves and one another and our
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whole life to Christ our God.
All To you, O Lord.
Officiant Almighty God,
who raised up John the Baptist
to prepare the way for your Son our Saviour
by the preaching of repentance:
on this feast day grant joy to your people;
and guide those who repent and believe in you
into the way of salvation and peace;
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All
For you, Lord God, are gracious, you lover of mankind, and we
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give glory to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and
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for ever and ever. Amen.
Silence, Jesus Prayer and then continue with the Trishagion
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Trishagion
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All 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;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
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All Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
Our Father
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All Holy God, … as above, once
Officiant Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
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All Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
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Officiant Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive
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those who sin against us. All Lead us not into temptation but deliver
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us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,
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now and for ever. Amen.
Dismissal
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Officiant Glory to you, O Christ our God and our true hope, glory to you.
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All Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
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as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
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Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
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Officiant May Christ our true God, have mercy on us and save us, through
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the prayers of holy Mary his Virgin Mother, of his glorious apostles,
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(of St N,) of all the angelic hosts and of all the saints, for he is good
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and loves mankind:
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All Through the prayers of all our forefathers in the faith, + Lord Jesus
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Christ, our God, have mercy on us and save us. Amen.
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Second Vespers
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Officiant + Blessed is the Holy and Indivisible Trinity, Father, Son, and
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Holy Spirit
All for ever and ever. Amen.
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Cantor 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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All
Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from sin, and of your
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goodness, 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
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and 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.
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Grant us to give you all praise, all glory, all thanksgiving, all
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honour and all blessing. Grant us always to proclaim that you
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alone do all things well. Amen.
Troparion
The Lord put forth his hand and touched my mouth and said to me;
Behold, I have put my words in your mouth, and whatever I
command you, you shall speak. I have appointed you a prophet to
the nations, and to all to whom I send you, you shall go. Glory to
you, O Saviour of mankind, in your holy prophet John. Amen.
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Incensing Psalms
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i Let the lifting up of my hands, O Lord, be an evening sacrifice to you.
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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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I lift up my hands to you, 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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I lift up my hands to you, O Lord.
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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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I lift up my hands to you, O Lord.
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 the lifting up of my hands, O Lord, be an evening sacrifice to you.
Lamp Lighting
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Amen
Officiant Lighten our darkness, we beseech you, O Lòrd,
and of your great mercy defend us from all perils
and dángers of this nìght,
for the love of your only Son, our Sàviour Jesus Chríst.
All Amen.
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O Gladsome Light
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O gladsome light of the holy glory of the immortal Father,
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heavenly, holy, blessed Jesus Christ. Now that we have come to
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the setting of the sun,
and behold the light of evening, we
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praise God, Father, Son and Holy Spir-it. For it is right at
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all times to worship you
with voices of praise, O Son of God
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and giver of life,
you.
therefore all the world glorifies
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Hymn
UT QUEANT LAXIS – ii
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Psalm 110
Antiphon
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i From the womb of the aged and barren, was born John, the Lord’s
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forerunner.
The Lord said to my lord, *
‘Sit at my right hand,
until I make your enemies your footstool.’
The Lord commits to you the sceptre of your power *
reign from Zion in the midst of your enemies.
Noble are you, from the day of your birth upon the holy hill; *
radiant are you, even from the womb,
in the morning dew of your youth.
The Lord has sworn and will not turn back: *
‘You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.’
The king shall stand at your right hand, O Lord; *
and shatter kings in the day of his wrath.
Glorious in majesty, he shall judge among the nations, *
and shatter heads over a wide land.
He shall slake his thirst from the brook beside the way; *
therefore shall he lift up his head.
Glory to …
Antiphon
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Psalm 111
Antiphon (cf Luke 1:13, 14)
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viii
You shall call his name John; he shall drink no wine nor strong
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drink, and many will rejoice at his birth.
O praise the Lord.
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the company of the upright and among the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great, *
and studied by all who take delight in them.
His deeds are majestic and glorious, *
and his righteousness stands for ever.
His marvellous acts have won him a name to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and merciful.
He gives food to those that fear him; *
he remembers his covenant for ever.
He showed his people the power of his acts *
in giving them the heritage of the heathen.
The works of his hands are faithful and just, *
and all his commandments are sure;
They stand firm for ever and ever, *
they are done in faithfulness and in truth.
He sent redemption to his people,
he ordained his covenant for ever; *
holy is his name and worthy to be feared.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and of good
understanding are those that keep his commandments; *
his praise shall endure for ever. Glory to … Antiphon
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Psalm 112
Antiphon (Luke 1:17)
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vii
He will go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elijah, to
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make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
O praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord *
and greatly delights in his commandments.
His children shall be mighty in the land; *
a race of upright men who will be blessed.
Riches and plenty shall be in his house, *
and his righteousness stands for ever.
Light arises in darkness for the upright; *
gracious and merciful is the righteous man.
It goes well with the man who acts generously and lends; *
who guides his affairs with justice.
Surely he shall never be moved; *
the righteous shall be held in everlasting remembrance.
He will not fear bad tidings; *
his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
His heart is confident and will not fear, *
he will see the downfall of his enemies.
He gives freely to the poor *
his righteousness stands for ever,
his head is uplifted in glory.
The wicked man shall see it and be angry; *
he shall gnash his teeth and consume away;
and the hope of the wicked shall fail. Glory to … Antiphon
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Psalm 113
Antiphon (Matthew 11:11)
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John the Baptist.
Praise the Lord, O sing praises, you that are his servants; *
O praise the name of the Lord.
Let the name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forward and for ever.
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the name of the Lord be praised.
The Lord is exalted over all the nations, *
and his glory is above the heavens.
Who can be likened to the Lord our God *
in heaven or upon the earth,
Who has his dwelling so high *
yet condescends to look on things beneath?
He raises the lowly from the dust *
and lifts the poor from out of the dungheap;
He gives them a place among the princes, *
even among the princes of his people.
He causes the barren woman to keep house *
and makes her a joyful mother of children.
Praise the Lord.
Glory to …
Antiphon
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Canticle I Peter 1:3-5, 18, 19, 21
Antiphon (John 1:24)
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He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, this is he
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who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, al-le-lu-ia.
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1 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 By his great mercy we have been born anew into a living hope
4 through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Born anew into an inheritance that is imperishable,
undefiled and unfading,
kept in heaven for you,
who are being protected by the power of God through faith,
for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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You were ransomed from the futile ways of your ancestors
not with perishable things like silver and gold
but with the precious blood of Christ
like that of a lamb without spot or stain.
1 Through him you have confidence in God,
2 who raised him from the dead and gave him glory,
4 so that your faith and hope are set on God.
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.
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Doxology after the Psalms The Officiant goes to the altar
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All Glory to you living God, eternal Father, glory to you, Jesus Christ,
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his only begotten Son, glory to you, Holy Spirit, the Comforter,
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glory to you, O God, both one and three times holy.
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Cantor Commemorating the most pure and holy Mother of God, the
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blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, with our brothers Anthony,
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Benedict, Francis, John of the Cross and our sisters Clare, Catherine,
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Teresa and all the saints, we commend ourselves and one another
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and our whole life to Christ our God.
All To you, O Lord.
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Officiant O Lord, you have given us the Holy Scríptures for our
instrùction; grant us also the help of your Holy Spirit, that we
may hear your Wòrd in the depths of our héarts; and growing
thereby in repentance and faith, may serve your eternal
púrpose for your creàtion, and praise you in the Light of the
Appèaring of our Lord Jesus Chríst:
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For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and
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for ever. Amen.
The Officiant carries the Bible from the altar to the lectern and holding it
before him says
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Officiant The light of Christ enlightens all men. Let us attend.
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Magnificat
Antiphon (John 1:7)
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John came for a testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all
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might believe through him, alleluia.
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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.
Antiphon
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.
Antiphon
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.
Antiphon
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.
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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
Hymn to Mary
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Mary, who received the Son of God.
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For in ways past telling you have conceived the eternal Brightness
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of the glory of the Father, the Word without beginning, who was
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with the Father in the beginning; without change he has proceeded
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forth from you, O all-pure Virgin, and is become the firstborn of all
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creation. Therefore with all generations we call you blessed, and
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we acclaim you as the holy Mother of God.
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Prayers
Litany
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Cantor In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
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All
Kyrie eleison.
For peace from on high and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray
to the Lord.
Kyrie eleison.
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.
All Kyrie eleison.
The Litany continues, with the same response, and concludes with –
Help us, save us, succour our need, and keep us, O God, by your
grace.
All Kyrie eleison.
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Cantor Commemorating the most pure and holy Mother of God, the
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blessed and glorious ever-virgin Mary, with St John Baptist, St N,
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and all the saints, we commend ourselves and one another and our
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whole life to Christ our God.
All To you, O Lord.
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Officiant Almighty God,
who raised up John the Baptist
to prepare the way for your Son our Saviour
by the preaching of repentance:
on this feast day grant joy to your people;
and guide those who repent and believe in you
into the way of salvation and peace;
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For you, Lord God, are gracious, you lover of mankind, and we
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give glory to you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and always and
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for ever and ever. Amen.
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All 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;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
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All Holy Immortal, have mercy on us.
All Holy God, … as above, once
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Our Father
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Officiant Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
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All Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
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Officiant Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive
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those who sin against us. All Lead us not into temptation but deliver
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us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,
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now and for ever. Amen.
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
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to us. May he turn his countenance to us and give us his peace.
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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 through the mercy of God rest in
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peace. All Amen.
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All Maranatha; come, Lord Jesus.
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