Terce (Mid-Morning Prayer)

INTRODUCTION
O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia.
Hymn
Come, Holy Spirit, live in us With God the Father and the Son, And grant us your abundant grace
To sanctify and make us one. May mind and tongue made strong in love Your praise throughout the
world proclaim, And may that love within our hearts Set fire to others with its flame.
Most blessd Trinity of love, For whom the heart of man was made, To you be praise in timeless
song, And everlasting homage paid.

COMPLEMENTARY PSALMS

Psalm 119 (120)

Longing for peace
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
I was in trouble, and cried to the Lord; and he answered me. Lord, free me from the lips of liars,
from deceitful tongues. What will be given you, what will you receive, deceitful tongue? Sharp
arrows from the warrior, hardened in the flames.
Alas, I am an exile in Meshech; I dwell among the tents of Kedar! My soul has lived too long with
those who hate peace. I am for making peace; but whenever I spoke, they attacked me.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
Psalm 120 (121)
The guardian of the people
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
I shall lift my eyes to the hills: where is my help to come from? My help will come from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip: he will not doze, your guardian.

Behold, he will not doze or sleep, the guardian of Israel.

The Lord is your guardian, the Lord is your shade; he is at your right hand. By day the sun will not
strike you; nor the moon by night. The Lord will guard you from all harm; the Lord will guard your
life. The Lord will guard your coming and your going both now and for ever.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
Psalm 121 (122)
Jerusalem, the holy city
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
They filled me with joy when they said, We will go to the house of the Lord. Now our feet are
standing within your gates, Jerusalem. Jerusalem, built as a city, whole and self-contained: there the
tribes have gone up, the tribes of the Lord the witness of Israel, to praise the Lords name.
For there are the thrones of justice, the thrones of the house of David.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: Safety for those who care for you, peace inside your walls,
security within your ramparts! For my brethren and those near to me I will say Peace be upon
you. For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will call blessings upon you.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The prophets foretold that the Saviour would be born of the Virgin Mary.
CONCLUSION

Short Reading

Isaiah 2:11

Human pride will lower its eyes, the arrogance of men will be humbled. The Lord alone will be
exalted, on that day.
The nations shall fear your name, O Lord,
and all the kings of the earth your glory.
Let us pray.
Prepare our hearts, Lord, by the power of your grace. When Christ comes, may he find us worthy
to receive from his hand the bread of heaven at the feast of eternal life.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us praise the Lord.

 Thanks be to God.

Sext (Midday Prayer)

INTRODUCTION
O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia.
Hymn
Lord God and Maker of all things, Creation is upheld by you. While all must change and know
decay, You are unchanging, always new. You are mans solace and his shield, His Rock secure on
which to build.
You are the spirits tranquil home, In you alone is hope fulfilled. To God the Father and the Son
And Holy Spirit render praise: Blest Trinity, from age to age The strength of all our living days.
Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal
The psalms of the day are shown here. If you are reciting more than one daytime hour (Terce, Sext,
None) today, use the psalms of the day at one hour and the complementary psalms at the others.
PSALMS OF THE DAY

Psalm 118(119): 9-16

The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.
How will the young retain purity? By obeying your word. Wholeheartedly I have sought you:
do not let me stray from your commandments. I have treasured your promise in my heart so as not
to sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord: teach me your judgements.
My lips have counted all the rulings your mouth has spoken. I delight in following your decrees,
uncountable riches. I shall strive to follow your commands and to contemplate your ways. I shall
delight in your judgements: I shall not forget your words.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.

Psalm 16 (17)
Save me from wrongdoers
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.
Hear the case I bring before you, Lord, listen to my plea. Lend your ears to the voice of my
pleading: on my lips there is no deceit. Give judgement yourself in my favour, let your eyes see that
justice is done.
Search my heart, inspect it by night, test me with fire in me you will find no wrong. My speech is
not turned aside towards the works of men: and because of your words I keep far from the ways of
the violent. Keep my steps from leaving your paths, so that I may never stumble. I have cried to
you, God, because you will listen; turn your ear to me and listen to my words.
Pour out your kindness till men are astonished, you, who keep safe from attack all who trust in your
strength. Guard me as the apple of your eye, hide me in the shade of your wings, away from the
wicked who have done me wrong.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.
Psalm 16 (17)
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.
In their rage, my enemies surround me, they have sealed up their hearts and their mouths utter
threats. They advance, they surround me, they watch for their chance to send me sprawling to the
ground. Their faces are like lions eager for their prey, like lion cubs lying and waiting in their den.
Rise up, O Lord, face my enemy and defeat him, with your sword rescue my life from the wicked.
By your hand, Lord, rescue me from death; from joining the dead, who have life no more. From
your storehouse you fill mens bellies, their children are sated, they leave the rest to their heirs.
And I, being upright, shall see your face, the sight of you, when I wake, will be all that I need.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and
ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The angel Gabriel said to Mary, Rejoice, most highly favoured one! The Lord is with you. Of all
women you are the most blessed.
CONCLUSION

Short Reading

Isaiah 12:2

See now, he is the God of my salvation. I have trust now and no fear, for the Lord is my strength,
my song, he is my salvation.
Remember us, Lord, for the love you bear your people.
Come to us as a saviour.
Let us pray.
Prepare our hearts, Lord, by the power of your grace. When Christ comes, may he find us worthy
to receive from his hand the bread of heaven at the feast of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

None (Afternoon Prayer)

CONCLUSION

Short Reading

Daniel 9:19

Listen, Lord! Lord, forgive! Hear, Lord, and act! For your own sake, my God, do not delay, because
they bear your name, this is your city, this is your people.
Come, Lord, do not delay.
Release your people from the bonds of their sin.
Let us pray.
Prepare our hearts, Lord, by the power of your grace. When Christ comes, may he find us worthy
to receive from his hand the bread of heaven at the feast of eternal life.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.