MIDNIGHT PRAYER (Matins)

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Psalm 119:119:169-176

169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
    give me understanding according to your word.
170 Let my supplication come before you;
    deliver me according to your promise.
171 My lips will pour forth praise,
    because you teach me your statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of your promise,
    for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
    for I have chosen your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
    and your law is my delight.
175 Let me live that I may praise you,
    and let your ordinances help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant,
    for I do not forget your commandments.

Collect

Almighty God, King of kings,
Lord of lords, the only ruler of princes,
we thank you for Thomas,
who trusted only in your manifold and great mercy,
and lifted his voice in praise.
Amen.

Thanksgiving

Thank Him for 3 things that happened today (Good or Not!)

Prayer

Our Father,
give us today our daily bread.
Be present, merciful God,
and protect us through the silent hours of this night,
that we, who are wearied
by the changes and chances of this fleeting world,
may rest upon your eternal changelessness.
Amen

The Blessing

May the life-giving cross
be the source of all our joy and peace. Amen. Amen

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.