Saturday, January 31

The Morning Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 6 and 9 a.m.

The Call to Prayer

Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous,* and give thanks to his holy Name.

Psalm 97:12

The Request for Presence

Bow down your ear, O LORD, and answer me,* for I am poor and in misery. Keep watch over my life, for I am faithful;* save your servant who puts his trust in you.

Psalm 86:1–2

The Greeting

Blessed is the LORD!* for he has heard the voice of my prayer.

Psalm 28:7

The Refrain for the Morning Lessons

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Matthew 5:6 (KJV)

A Reading

The Word became flesh, he lived among us, and we saw his glory, the glory that he has from the Father as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14

The Refrain

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

The Morning Psalm

Teach Me Discernment

O LORD, you have dealt graciously with your servant,* according to your word. Teach me discernment and knowledge,* for I have believed in your commandments. Before I was afflicted I went astray,* but now I keep your word. You are good and you bring forth good;* instruct me in your statutes. The proud have smeared me with lies,* but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart. Their heart is gross and fat,* but my delight is in your law. It is good for me that I have been afflicted,* that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is dearer to me* than thousands in gold and silver.

Psalm 119:65–72

The Refrain

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

The Small Verse

My soul thirsts for the strong, living God and all that is within me cries out to him.

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

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.†

The Concluding Prayer of the Church

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.†