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Now I lay at the altar
all the work that I have done
and the tasks that yet remain.
Whether known or unnoticed,
they were crafted out of love
for the glory of Jesus’ name.
If I’ve erred in thought or word or deed,
bend my heart so it beats as it should.
O to love and to serve you
both in beauty and in truth,
and always for the common good.
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Phos Hilaron
01:27
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O gladsome light, pure brightness of
the everliving Lord in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, O Light from Light,
we worship you, holy and blessed.
Now as we come to eventide,
our eyes behold the vesper light.
We sing your praises: Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit, Three in One.
Christ you are worthy at all times
by happy voices to be praised.
O Son of God, Giver of Life,
through all the worlds, be glorified.
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Lord Almighty and most merciful,
we have strayed from holy ways.
We have followed our own faithless hearts,
turned from Christ our fickle gaze.
We have scorned the wisdom of your laws,
and have squandered hallowed work,
and without your grace, no health remains
for the weary souls of earth.
Lord Almighty and most merciful,
spare all those who faults confess,
and restore the truly penitent
by your gracious promises.
For the sake of Jesus, grant that we
may pursue the narrow way,
living godly, righteous, sober lives
to the glory of your Name.
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Grant your faithful people pardon and peace,
Grant your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sin
and serve you with a quiet mind,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Evening Suffrages
04:03
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That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful
(Lord hear our prayer).
That the path of peace be led by holy angels
(Lord, hear our prayer).
That from sin we may be pardoned and forgiven
(Lord, hear our prayer).
That we leave this life in faith, not condemnation
(Lord, hear our prayer).
Refrain:
May there be peace, be peace
in your Church and all the world.
That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful
(Lord hear our prayer).
May you bind us all together by your Spirit
(Lord hear our prayer).
That our hope is found in mercy, not in merit
(Lord, hear our prayer).
May we share with all the saints in blessed communion
(Lord, hear our prayer)
and entrust to Christ ourselves, sisters and brethren
(Lord, hear our prayer).
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Lord Jesus, Stay With Us
02:23
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Lord Jesus, stay with us
for evening’s at hand and the day is past.
Be our companion in the way.
Kindle our hearts, and our hope awake
that we may know you as you are revealed
in the Word and the breaking of the bread.
Grant this for the sake of your love.
Amen. Amen.
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Nunc Dimittis
02:47
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Lord, you now let (Lord, you now let)
your servant (your servant)
depart in peace (depart in peace)
according to your word.
For my eyes have seen your salvation
which you have prepared before
the face of all people
to be a light to lighten the Gentiles
and to be the glory of your people Israel.
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Elise Massa Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Elise Massa is a singer-songwriter and director of music & worship arts in Pittsburgh, PA.
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