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