MIDNIGHT PRAYER (Matins)

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Psalm 119:129-136(q)

  1. Your instruction is wonderful:
    therefore I keep it with all my heart.
  2. The unfolding of your word gives light:
    and those who are untaught receive understanding.
  3. I open my mouth and sigh:
    with longing for your commandments.
  4. Turn to me and be merciful to me:
    as is your way with those who love you.
  5. Keep steady my footsteps, according to your promise:
    and let no evil get mastery over me.
  6. Rescue me from human oppression:
    so that I may keep your precepts.
  7. Let your face shine on your servant:
    and teach me your decrees.
  8. Tears stream from my eyes:
    because people do not heed your law.

Collect

Glory to you, Jesus,
light of the world,
for Justin’s declaration when put to the test,
that no right-minded person
forsakes truth for falsehood;
help us, like him, to hold on to that which is true.
Amen.

Listening

Come now, Holy Spirit,
and open our hearts to hear God’s voice.
Come now, Word of God, and transform us.

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

Closing Prayer

Ruler of the everlasting kingdom,
Prince of peace,
champion of the despised:
You are the king;
You make a cross your throne;
You wear a crown of thorns;
You call your subjects friends.
Help us to take up our cross,
To hunger and thirst for all that is good;
Then will your kingdom come
on earth as in heaven.
Amen

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