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Thursday, December 11
The Vespers Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 5 and 8 p.m

Second Week of Advent


The Call to Prayer
God is the LORD; he has shined upon us;* form a procession with branches up to the horns of the altar.
Psalm 118:27

The Request for Presence
Hear the voice of my prayer when I cry out to you,* when I lift up my hands to your holy of holies.
Psalm 28:2


The Greeting

All your works praise you, O LORD,* and your faithful servants bless you. They make known the glory of your kingdom and speak of your power . . . * and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Psalm 145:10-12

The Hymn

Of the Father’s love begotten, ere the winds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he Of the things that are, that have been and that future years shall see. O you heights of heaven adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; Powers, dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and King; Let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring. Christ, to you with God the Father, and O Holy Ghost, to thee, Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving, and unwearied praises be: Honor, glory and dominion, and eternal victory.
Aurelius Clemens Prudentius

The Refrain for the Vespers Lessons

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,* which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever.
Psalm 125:1

The Vespers Psalm

Let Your Ways Be Known Upon Earth

May God be merciful to us and bless us,* show us the light of his countenance and come to us. Let your ways be known upon earth,* your saving health among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God;* let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,* for you judge the peoples with equity and guide all the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God;* let all the peoples praise you.
Psalm 67:1-5

The Refrain

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion,* which cannot be moved, but stands fast for ever.
Psalm 125:1

The Small Verse

The earth is the Lord’s and all the fullness thereof, the world and we who dwell within. Thanks be to God.
Traditional

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Prayer Appointed for the Week

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Grant us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.†

The Concluding Prayer of the Church

May God himself order my days and make them acceptable in his sight. Blessed is the Lord always, my strength and my redeemer.
Traditional


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