Compline
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An Order for Compline

Proper 16
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Year Two

The Lord Almighty grant us a peaceful night and a perfect end. Amen.

OfficiantOur help is in the Name of the Lord;

PeopleThe maker of heaven and earth.

The Confession

Officiant

Let us confess our sins to God.

Silence may be kept.

AllAlmighty God, our heavenly Father: We have sinned against you, through our own fault, in thought, and word, and deed, and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all our offenses; and grant that we may serve you in newness of life, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Officiant

May the Almighty God grant us forgiveness of all our sins, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

OfficiantO God, make speed to save us.

PeopleO Lord, make haste to help us.
AllGlory 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. Alleluia.

The Psalm

Psalm 4Cum invocarem

1Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; *you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2“You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; *how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?”

3Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; *when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

4Tremble, then, and do not sin; *speak to your heart in silence upon your bed.

5Offer the appointed sacrifices *and put your trust in the Lord.

6Many are saying, “Oh, that we might see better times!” *Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord.

7You have put gladness in my heart, *more than when grain and wine and oil increase.

8I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; *for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety.

AllGlory 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.

The Reading

Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your Name: Do not forsake us, O Lord our God.

Jeremiah 14:9,22

AllThanks be to God.

The Prayers

OfficiantInto your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit;

PeopleFor you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.

OfficiantKeep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye;

PeopleHide us under the shadow of your wings.

OfficiantLord, have mercy.

PeopleChrist, have mercy.
Officiant

Lord, have mercy.

AllOur Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.

OfficiantLord, hear our prayer;

PeopleAnd let our cry come to you.
Officiant

Let us pray.

Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. 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.

Silence may be kept, and free intercessions and thanksgivings may be offered.

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The Song of Simeon

AllGuide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

The Song of SimeonNunc Dimittis

Luke 2:29-32

Lord, you now have set your servant free * to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, * whom you have prepared for all the world to see: A Light to enlighten the nations, * and the glory of your people Israel. 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.

AllGuide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

OfficiantLet us bless the Lord.

PeopleThanks be to God.
Officiant

The almighty and merciful Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless us and keep us. Amen.

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