Anglican Night Prayer. We pray on the second, third, and fourth Mondays. The church has a f
We pray on the second, third, and fourth Mondays. The church has a formal tradition of doing this called Compline is also known as Night Prayer and is a contemplative service performed at the end of the day. Like all of our weekday prayer times online, Monday Night Prayer is open to anyone in or outside of the Anglican Union. [Come with the dawning of the day Alland make yourself Compline as Night Prayer Many of us are accustomed to saying a quick prayer before bed. As the night watch looks for the morning, Allso do we look for you, O Christ. Contents Introduction, Structure, Notes An Order for Night Prayer (Compline) Daily, Seasonal and Other Variations for Night Prayer THE PRAYERS Intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered here, or at any point in this section. Compline as Night Prayer Many of us are accustomed to saying a quick prayer before bed. Lift up your hands towards the sanctuary ̈ and bless the Lord. THE COLLECT Be our light in the darkness, Lord we pray, and in your great mercy defend us from Psalm 134 1 Behold now, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,*_x000D_ you that stand by night in the house of the Lord. [Come with the dawning of the day Alland make yourself The Prayer Book Society has produced a series of videos which can be used by anyone seeking guidance on how to conduct services according to the Book of Common Prayer. From evil dreams defend our sight, From fears and terrors of the night; Tread underfoot our deadly foe Compline. A quiet, meditative version of night prayer, perfect for the end of the day, or at bedtime. The church has a formal tradition of doing this called An Order for Night Prayer (Compline) Introduction The ancient office of Compline derives its name from a Latin word meaning ‘completion’ (completorium). The Lord who made heaven That you, with steadfast love, would keep Your watch around us while we sleep. PRAYERS Collect Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray; and in your mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. To enable convenient use, the Allfor the night is at hand and the day is now past. Psalm 134 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, ̈ you that by night stand in the house of the Lord. _x000D_2 Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Introduction There are five new liturgical documents in this collection: three Supplementary Eucharistic Prayers (S1, S2, and S3) and two Services of the Word (SW1, SW2). Services are available in both contemporary and traditional forms. . Amen. While we ask people not to take photographs or videos we Morning and Evening Prayer ↑ ¶ Introduction ↑ From earliest times, Christians gathered at regular hours during each day and night to respond to God’s word with praise on behalf of all creation and with Questions about publications and copyright can be directed to the General Synod’s publications email account. Prayer books Common worship in the Anglican Church is rooted through the Book of Night Prayer The offering of prayer late in the evening, by laity, religious orders or clergy, often called Compline, has sometimes been described as the ‘goodnight prayer of the Church’. The tradition of saying or singing Compline goes back to Join us in a service of Daily Prayer, including Morning, Evening, Night Prayer and Prayer During the Day. Night Prayer (Compline) from Common Worship: Daily Prayer by The Church of England. It is above all a service of quietness and reflection Night Prayer (Compline) in Traditional Language Please respect the personal and intimate nature of prayer and do not take screenshots or record video while participating in group prayer online. There will be no more night: they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for God will be their light, and they will reign for ever and ever. Allfor the night is at hand and the day is now past. This Anglican (Church of England) service is done Be present, O merciful God, and protect us through the silent hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of this fleeting world, may repose upon thy eternal Look down, O God, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.