Compline
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An Order for Compline

Proper 23
Friday, October 16, 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 31:1-5In te, Domine, speravi

1In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; *deliver me in your righteousness.

2Incline your ear to me; *make haste to deliver me.

3Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; *for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.

4Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, *for you are my tower of strength.

5Into your hands I commend my spirit, *for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth.

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

May the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever.

Hebrews 13:20-21

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.

Look down, O Lord, from your heavenly throne, and illumine this night with your celestial brightness; that by night as by day your people may glorify your holy Name; 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.

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.