PRAYER AT THE CLOSE OF THE DAY

Compline

Confession
L: Let us confess our sins in the presence of God and of one another. C: I confess that I have sinned against you this day. Some of my sin I knowthe thoughts and words and deeds of which I am ashamedbut some is known only to you. In the name of Jesus Christ I ask forgiveness. Deliver and restore me that I may rest in peace. L: By the mercy of God we are redeemed by Jesus Christ, and in him we are forgiven. We rest now in his peace and rise in the morning to serve him. C: Amen.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under Gods mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, stand firm in the faith. - 1 Peter 5:6-9a

Prayers
L: Hear my prayer, O Lord C: Listen to my cry. L: Keep me as the apple of your eye C: Hide me in the shadow of your wings. L: In righteousness I shall see you; C: When I awake, your presence will give me joy. (one or more of the following prayers are chanted or said): L: Be present, merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of life may find our rest in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. . . L: 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. . . L: Visit our dwellings, O Lord, and drive from them all the snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be on us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. . . L: Gracious Lord, we give you thanks for the day, especially for the good we were permitted to give and to receive; the day is now past and we commit it to you. We entrust to you the night; we rest in surety, for you are our help, and you neither slumber nor sleep. C: Amen.

Psalm (one or more psalms4, 34, 91, 134, 136 may be used) Scripture (one or more of the following may be used)
You are among us, O Lord, and we bear your name; do not forsake us! - Jer. 14:9 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. - Matt. 11:28-30 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid. - John 14:27 I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Rom. 9:38-39

The Lords Prayer

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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory Forever and ever. Amen.

Gospel Canticle