Night Prayer (Compline)

Friday, Third Week of Easter

OPENING PRAYER

iq God, come to my assistance.

—Lord, make haste to help me.

iq Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit
—as it was in the beginning,
is now, and will be forever. Amen.

EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

silent reflection

iq I confess to almighty God

and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Amen.

HYMN/SONG

iq “Compline Hymn” & “From the Inside Out”

PSALMODY

(omit Antiphon)

iq “Psalm 91—Be With Me, Lord” (Booth)

READING

(Revelation 22:4-5)
They shall see the Lord face to face and bear his name on their foreheads. The night shall be no
more. They will need no light from lamps or the sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and
they shall reign forever.

silent reflection

iq (responsory)
Lord, into your hands, I commend my spirit, alleluia alleluia!
—Lord, into your hands, I commend my spirit, alleluia alleluia!

You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.

—Alleluia, alleluia!

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
—Lord, into your hands, I commend my spirit, alleluia alleluia!

GOSPEL CANTICLE: CANTICLE OF SIMEON (NUNC DIMITTIS)

iq “Canticle of Simeon”
CONCLUDING PRAYER

Lord,
we have celebrated today
the mystery of the rising of Christ to new life.
May we now rest in your peace,
safe from all that could harm us,
and rise again refreshed and joyful,
to praise you throughout another day.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
—Amen.

BLESSING

iq May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death.
—Amen.

(sign of the cross)

SONG FOR MARY

iq “Hail Mary: Gentle Woman”

Compline Hymn
James Post

We praise you, Father, for your gifts

Of dusk and nightfall over earth,
Foreshadowing the mystery
of death that leads to endless day

Within your hands we rest secure

In quiet sleep our strength renew
Yet give your people hearts that wake
In love to you, unsleeping Lord

Your glory may we never seek

In rest, as in activity
Until its fullness is revealed
O source of life, O Trinity
From the Inside Out
Joel Houston

In my heart in my soul
Lord I give you control
Consume me from the inside out, Lord
Let justice and praise
Become my embrace
To love you from the inside out
1. A thousand times I've failed
Still your mercy remains
And should I stumble again
Still I'm caught in your grace…everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades never-ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

2. Your will above all else

My purpose remains
The art of losing myself
In bringing you praise…everlasting
Your light will shine when all else fades never-ending
Your glory goes beyond all fame

B. Everlasting…your light will shine when all else fades

Never-ending…your glory goes beyond all fame
And the cry of my heart is to bring you praise
From the inside out, Lord, my soul cries out
Canticle of Simeon
James Post

Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake;

watch over us as we sleep,
that awake, we may watch with Christ
and asleep, rest in his peace.

Lord, let me depart in peace

according to your Word.
My eyes have seen your salvation
which you’ve prepared for all.
Lord, let me depart in peace
according to your Word.
You are the light in the darkness,
the glory to the world.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.

Amen. Amen.
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman
Carey Landry

Hail Mary, full of grace,

The Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women
And blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God

Pray for us sinners now
And at the hour of death
Amen

Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright
Gentle Mother, peaceful dove
Teach us wisdom, teach us love

1. You were chosen by the Father

You were chosen for the Son
You were chosen from all women
and for woman, shining one

2. Blessed are you among women

Blest in turn all women, too
Blessed they with peaceful spirits
Blessed they with gentle hearts