Benedictine prayer 33
The Evening Office
Preparation
O God, come to my rescue; Lord, make haste to help me.
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.
Our Father......
The Psalm, or...
Send your light and your truth, they will guide me.^115The word of God
Set reading
Hear O Israel: the Lord our God is one. You shall love the Lord your
God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your strength.
These words that I command you today keep in your heart. Repeat
them to your children and talk about them when you are in your
house or walking abroad, when you lie down and when you rise.^116
Prayer
Free prayer
Conclusion
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed me, Lord, God of faithfulness.
Glory to the Father......
May the almighty Lord grant me a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.