Defend me, O God, and plead my cause.

Ant. 1 Lord, send forth your light and your truth.

Defend me, O God, and plead my cause 
against a godless nation.
From deceitful and cunning men 
rescue me, O God.

Since you, O God, are my stronghold, 
why have you rejected me?
Why do I go mourning 
oppressed by the foe?

O send forth your light and your truth; 
let these be my guide.
Let them bring me to your holy mountain 
to the place where you dwell.

And I will come to the altar of God, 
the God of my joy.
My redeemer, I will thank you on the harp, 
O God, my God.

Why are you cast down, my soul, 
why groan within me?
Hope in God; I will praise him still, 
my savior and my God.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, 
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, 
and will be for ever. Amen.

Psalm Prayer

Almighty Father, source of everlasting light, send forth your truth into our hearts and pour over us the brightness of your light.

Ant. Lord, send forth your light and your truth. 

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From Lauds. 
Psalm 43. 231003. AO26D3

Lord, may we place all our hope in you.

The Lord looks on those who revere him, 
on those who hope in his love,
to rescue their souls from death, 
to keep them alive in famine.

Our soul is waiting for the Lord. 
The Lord is our help and our shield.
In him do our hearts find joy. 
We trust in his holy name.

May your love be upon us, O Lord, 
as we place all our hope in you. 

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Psalm 33 - Lauds  AO25D3 230926

Help me to be like you, Lord, in gentleness and humility.

Lord Jesus Christ,
you have given your followers
an example of gentleness and humility,
a task that is easy, a burden that is light.
Accept the prayers and work of this day,
and give us the rest that will strengthen us
to render more faithful service to you
who live and reign for ever and ever.
– Amen.
 

Concluding Prayer at Compline on 220202 AO04D5

Lord, may I live my whole life according only to your will.

Brothers, I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship. Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may judge what is God's will, what is good, pleasing and perfect. 

Romans 12:1-2
Reading at Vespers on  230313 AL03D2