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In the morning
O Lord, open my lips. And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
In the evening
O God, come to our assistance. O Lord, hasten to help us. Glory to the holy and life-giving Trinity, One God: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia! ANTIPHON ON THE MORNING PSALM Christ our Savior is drawing near: * O come, let us worship.
From December 17 through 23, the Litany for Advent (pages 67-68) may be used at evening prayer.
ALTERNATIVE DISMISSAL Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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This insert is formatted to fit into Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer ( 1993 Westminster John Knox Press). It provides supplemental antiphons, responses to the reading(s) and a litany (as an alternative to the Prayers for Intercession and Thanksgiving) for Morning and Evening Prayer during Advent. Additional inserts will be published for other seasons of the church year.
RESPONSES
At Morning Prayer
God will rise up to show mercy; blessed are all who wait for God. God will rise up to show mercy; blessed are all who wait for God. The Lord is a God of justice: blessed are all who wait for God. Glory to the holy and life-giving Trinity, One God! God will rise up to show mercy; blessed are all who wait for God.
At Morning Prayer
In peace, let us pray to Christ our Savior: Come, Lord Jesus! That this day will be holy, good, and joyful: Come, Lord Jesus! That you will keep us this day free from sin: Come, Lord Jesus! That we may love each other as you have loved us: Come, Lord Jesus! That the church throughout the world may seek justice and peace according to your command: Come, Lord Jesus! That those who are in need may find help, mercy, and comfort: Come, Lord Jesus!
At Evening Prayer
Come and save us, O Lord God of hosts. Come and save us, O Lord God of hosts. Show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved: O Lord God of hosts. Glory to the holy and life-giving Trinity, One God! Come and save us, O Lord God of hosts. ANTIPHON ON THE BENEDICTUS (MORNING PRAYER) You will go before the Lord, * to prepare Gods way. ANTIPHON ON THE MAGNIFICAT (EVENING PRAYER) The angel said to Mary: * You will bear a son, and name him Jesus.
At Evening Prayer
As shadows fall, let us pray to Christ our Savior: Come, Lord Jesus! For peace from on high and for our salvation: Come, Lord Jesus! For the unity of the church: Come, Lord Jesus! For the healing of the nations: Come, Lord Jesus! For all who are hungry, sick, troubled, and alone: Come, Lord Jesus!