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   Evening Prayer on Monday
     
     
   
Preparation
 
     
    O God, make speed to save us.
All
  O Lord, make haste to help us.
     
    Glory to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit;
    as it was in the beginning is now
    and shall be for ever. Amen.
    Alleluia.
     
      A Song of God's Greatness, or a suitable hymn, may be said or sung
 
   
1
  Bless the Lord, O my soul.  •  
      O Lord my God, how excellent is your greatness!
 
   
2
  You are clothed with majesty and honour,  •    
      wrapped in light as in a garment.
                   
   
3
  The sun knows the time for its setting.    •   
      You make darkness that it may be night.
 
   
4
  O Lord, how manifold are your works!  •  
      In wisdom you have made them all;
            the earth is full of your creatures.
                   
   
5
  When you send forth your spirit, they are created,  •  
      and you renew the face of the earth.
                 
   
6
  May the glory of the Lord endure for ever;  •
      may the Lord rejoice in his works; 
                   
   
7
  I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;  • 
      I will make music to my God while I have my being.
     
 Psalm 104.1,2,21b,22a,26,32,33,35
 
      This opening prayer may be said       
 
      That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful,
      let us pray with one heart and mind.
 
      Silence is kept.
 
      As our evening prayer rises before you, O God,
      so may your mercy come down upon us
      to cleanse our hearts
      and set us free to sing your praise
      for ever and ever.
   
All
  Amen.
 
 
     
The Word of God
 
 
     
Psalmody
 
 
    The appointed psalmody is said or sung.
 
 
      Each psalm or group of psalms may end with
 
      Glory to the Father and to the Son
      and to the Holy Spirit;
      as it was in the beginning is now
      and shall be for ever.  Amen.
 
     
New Testament Canticle
 
 
      If there are two Scripture readings, the first may be read here,
      or both may be read after the New Testament canticle.
 
      A Song of God's Grace, or another suitable canticle, for example, number 55 (page 548), may be said or sung
 
      Refrain:
   
All
  The glorious grace of God
      is freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
         
   
1
  Blessed are you,  
            the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,  •  
      for you have blest us in Christ Jesus
            with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
         
   
2
  You chose us to be yours in Christ  
            before the foundation of the world,  •  
      that we should be holy and blameless before you.
         
   
3
  In love you destined us for adoption as your children,
            through Jesus Christ,  •
        according to the purpose of your will,
         
   
4
  To the praise of your glorious grace,  •
      which you freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
         
   
5
  In you, we have redemption 
            through the blood of Christ,  •  
      the forgiveness of our sins,
         
   
6
  According to the riches of your grace,  •    
      which you have lavished upon us.
         
   
7
  You have made known to us, in all wisdom and insight,  •  
      the mystery of your will,
         
   
8
  According to your purpose
            which you set forth in Christ,  •   
      as a plan for the fullness of time,  
       
   
9
  To unite all things in Christ,  •
      things in heaven and things on earth.
     
Ephesians 1.3-10
      Glory to the Father and to the Son
      and to the Holy Spirit;
      as it was in the beginning is now
      and shall be for ever. Amen.
         
   
All
  The glorious grace of God
      is freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
 
     
Scripture Reading
 
 
    One or more readings appointed for the day are read.
      The reading(s) may be followed by a time of silence. 
 
      A suitable song or chant, or a responsory in this or another form, may follow
 
      Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
      and be not wise in your own sight.
   
All
  Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
      and be not wise in your own sight.
      In all your ways acknowledge him
      and he will make straight your paths.
   
All
  Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
      Glory to the Father, and to the Son
      and to the Holy Spirit.
   
All
  Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
      and be not wise in your own sight.
 
     
Gospel Canticle
 
     
    The Magnificat (The Song of Mary) is said or sung
 
  Refrain:
All
  My spirit rejoices in you, O God,
    my soul proclaims your greatness.
 
1
  My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,    
          my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour;  •  
    he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.
 
2
  From this day all generations will call me blessed;  •  
    the Almighty has done great things for me
          and holy is his name.
     
3
  He has mercy on those who fear him,  •  
    from generation to generation.
 
4
  He has shown strength with his arm  •  
    and has scattered the proud in their conceit,
 
5
  Casting down the mighty from their thrones  •  
    and lifting up the lowly.
 
6
  He has filled the hungry with good things  •  
    and sent the rich away empty.
 
7
  He has come to the aid of his servant Israel,  •  
    to remember his promise of mercy,
 
8
  The promise made to our ancestors,  •  
    to Abraham and his children for ever. 
     
Luke 1.46-55
    Glory to the Father and to the Son
    and to the Holy Spirit;
    as it was in the beginning is now
    and shall be for ever. Amen.
   
All
My spirit rejoices in you, O God,
  my soul proclaims your greatness.
 
 
   
Prayers
 
 
      Thanksgiving may be made for the day.
     
    Intercessions are offered
    for peace
    for individuals and their needs
 
      These responses may be used
 
      Lord, in your mercy        (or)    Lord, hear us.
      hear our prayer.                     Lord, graciously hear us.
 
      The cycle on page 328 and the prayers on pages 332-333 may be used.
 
      Silence may be kept.
 
    The Collect of the day or the following Collect is said
 
    Kindle in our hearts, O God,
    the flame of love which never ceases,
    that it may burn in us, giving light to others.
    May we shine for ever in your temple,
    set on fire with your eternal light,
    even your Son Jesus Christ,
    our Saviour and our Redeemer.
All
  Amen.
 
    The Lord's Prayer is said
 
    As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray
     
All
  Our Father in heaven …
       
    (or)
 
    Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us
     
All
  Our Father, who art in heaven …
     
     
   
The Conclusion
 
     
All
  The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    and the love of God,
    and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
    be with us all evermore.
    Amen.
 
      Let us bless the Lord.
   
All
  Thanks be to God.
 
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