Compline
The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.
Keep sober and alert, because your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand up to him, strong in faith. Lord have mercy! Thanks be to God.
V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord;
R. The maker of heaven and earth.
Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread of Life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the Saints (and to you my brothers and sisters) that I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word and deed: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beg blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, (and you, my brothers and sisters,) to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Almighty God have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
The Almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins. Amen.
V. Revive us, O God of our salvation
R. put an end to your resentment against us.
V. O God, make speed to save me.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Except in Lent, add Alleluia.
Psalm 4 Cum invocarem
When I call on you, O God, answer me, O you who can prove me right! Give me space and freedom; be good to me and hear my prayer! O you sons of men! How much longer will you turn my glory into shame? Will you never cease your chasing after nonsense, your running after falsehood? This you can be sure of: The Lord does great things for his friends; the Lord hears me whenever I call on him. Whatever the anger of your hearts, do no wrong; when you lie in bed awake, be silent and reflect seriously; let justice be your sacrifice, and trust in the Lord.
Many complain: Who will show us happiness? Make the light of your face shine forth on us, O Lord; fill my heart with joy and gladness, more than they have from all their grain, from all their new wine. In the peacefulness of your presence I lie down, and sleep comes at once, for you alone, O Lord, make me rest secure.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Psalm 91 Qui habitat
He who lives in the shelter of the most high, who dwells in the shadow of the almighty says to the Lord: My fortress and my refuge, my God, whom I trust! He rescues you from the snare of the hunter who seeks to destroy you; he covers you with the feathers of his wings, and under his wings you find refuge. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks about in darkness, nor the plague that devastates at high noon. Let a thousand drop at your side and ten thousand at your right, but you, it will never touch you! Your eyes have only to look; you will see what the wicked will get in return. If you call the Lord your refuge and make the most high your stronghold, evil can never touch you, nor can a plague approach your tent; for he will command his angels to care for you, to care for you wherever you go. They will carry you about in their hands, lest you knock your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper will you tread; you will trample the lion cub and the serpent.
If he loves me, I will rescue him; I will exalt him if he acknowledges my name. When he calls, I will answer him. I will stay with him in time of trouble; I will rescue him and spread a feast for him. With long life will I content him, and I will make him enjoy my saving power.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Psalm 134 Ecce nunc
Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who serve in the Lord’s house, in the courts of the house of our God! Raise your hands toward the sanctuary, and bless the Lord every night! May the Lord of Sion bless you, he who made heaven and earth!
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
You, Yahweh, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; don’t leave us, Yahweh our God.
Thanks be to God.
Before the ending of the day,
Creator of the world, we pray
That you, with steadfast love, would keep
Your watch around us while we sleep.
From evil dreams defend our sight,
From fears and terrors of the night;
Tread underfoot our deadly foe
That we no sinful thought may know.
O Father, that we ask be done
Through Jesus Christ, your only Son;
And Holy Spirit, by whose breath
Our souls are raised to life from death.
Amen
V. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;
R. For you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.
V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;
R. Hide us under the shadow of your wings.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father, in heaven, holy be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth, as in heaven. Give us this day the bread bread of life; and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
V. Lord, hear our prayer;
R. And let our cry come to you.
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.
O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day, who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silence may be kept, and free intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered.
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.
In Easter Season, add Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Now you may let your servant go in peace, Master, as you said you would. For my eyes have seen the salvation you prepared for all people: a light to enlighten the nations and to give glory to your people, Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: both now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.
In Easter Season, add Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
V. In peace we will lie down and sleep;
R. for you alone, Lord, make us dwell in safety.
V. Abide with us, Lord Jesus,
R. for the night is at hand and the day is now past.
V. As the night watch looks for the morning,
R. so do we look for you, O Christ.
V. Come with the dawning of the day
R. and make yourself known in the breaking of the bread.
V. May the Holy Spirit of God bless and sanctify us
R. so that we may be consecrated in the truth.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.
Then either this or another Marian Anitphon:
Beneath your compassion,
We take refuge, O Theotokos:
do not despise our petitions in time of trouble:
but rescue us from dangers,
only pure, only blessed one.