12 Prayers of Great Traditions
The Evening Office
Preparation
Praise the Lord: praise the name of the Lord. Lord and King, Father of
Christ, the perfect Lamb who takes away the sin of the world, praise
belongs to you. Glory belongs to you, God and Father, through the
Son, in the most holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen.^46
The Psalm, or...
I lie down and go to sleep at peace,
Because only you, LORD, make me live securely.^47The Word of God
Set reading
I thank you, Holy Father, for the knowledge, faith, love and eternal
life, which you have given through your Son Jesus; glory be to you
for ever.^48
Prayer
Free prayer
Conclusion
Now, Lord, let your servant depart in peace, according to your word;
for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before
the face of all people, a light for the revelation to the Gentiles, and the
glory of your people Israel. Amen.^49