Vespers 5-3

Vespers II (Evening Prayer)
Fourth Sunday of Easter
iq God, come to my assistance.

—Lord, make haste to help me.
(bow)
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.
CANDLE LIGHTING
(as candle is being lit)

iq “Light in the Darkness”
HYMN
iq “I Will Rise”
PSALMS
Antiphon 1—Seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at God’s right hand, alleluia.
(Psalm 110:1-5, 7)
The Lord’s revelation to my Master:
“Sit on my right:
your foes I will put beneath your feet.”
Antiphon—Seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at God’s right hand, alleluia.
The Lord will wield from Zion

your scepter of power:
rule in the midst of all your foes.
A prince from the day of your birth

on the holy mountains;
from the womb before the dawn I begot you.
The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change.

“You are a priest for ever,
a priest like Melchizedek of old.”
The Master standing at your right hand

will shatter kings in the day of his great wrath.
He shall drink from the stream by the wayside

and therefore he shall lift up his head.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

as it was in the beginning,
[Psalm-prayer]
Father, we ask you to give us victory and peace. In Jesus Christ, our Lord and King, we are
already seated at your right hand. We look forward to praising you in the fellowship of all your
saints in our heavenly homeland.
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Antiphon 2—In the darkness he dawns: a light for the upright hearts, alleluia.
(Psalm 112)
Happy the man who fears the Lord,
who takes delight in all his commands.
His sons shall be powerful on earth;
the children of the upright are blessed.
Antiphon—In the darkness he dawns: a light for the upright hearts, alleluia.
Riches and wealth are in his house;

his justice stands firm for ever.
He is a light in the darkness for the upright:
he is generous, merciful and just.
The good man takes pity and lends,

he conducts his affairs with honor.
The just man will never waver:
he will be remembered for ever.
He has no fear of evil news;

with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord.
With a steadfast heart he will not fear;
he will see the downfall of his foes.
Open-handed, he gives to the poor;

His head will be raised in glory.
The wicked man sees and is angry,
grinds his teeth and fades away;
the desire of the wicked leads to doom.

[Psalm-prayer]
Lord God, you are the eternal light which illumines the hearts of good people. Help us to love
you, to rejoice in your glory, and so to live in this world as to avoid harsh judgment in the next.
May we come to see the light of your countenance.
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Antiphon 3—Salvation and glory and power to our God, alleluia, alleluia.
(Canticle — Revelation 19:1-7)

Alleluia.
Salvation, glory, and power to our God:
—Alleluia.
his judgments are honest and true.
—Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia.
Sing praise to our God, all you his servants;
—Alleluia.
all who worship him reverently, great and small.
Alleluia.
The Lord our all-powerful God is King,
—Alleluia.
let us rejoice, sing praise, and give him glory.
Alleluia.
The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun,
—Alleluia.
and his bride is prepared to welcome him.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
—Alleluia.
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Antiphon— Salvation and glory and power to our God, alleluia, alleluia.
iq “Psalm 23”
READING
(Hebrews 10:12-14)
Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took his seat forever at the right hand of God; now he
waits until his enemies are placed beneath his feet. By one offering he has forever perfected
those who are being sanctified.
silent reflection
(responsory)
The Lord is risen, alleluia, alleluia.
—The Lord is risen, alleluia, alleluia.
He has appeared to Simon,

—alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)
Antiphon—My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them.
iq “I Rejoice (Hart)”

INTERCESSIONS
God the Father raised Christ from the dead and exalted him at his right hand.
Let us pray to the Father, saying:
iq R./ Through Christ in glory, watch over your people, Lord.
Righteous Father, you lifted Jesus above the earth through the triumph of the cross,
may all things be lifted up in him.
Through your Son in glory send the Holy Spirit upon the Church,
that it may be the sacrament of unity for the whole human race.
You have brought a new family into being through water and the Holy Spirit,
keep them faithful to their baptism, and bring them to everlasting life.
Through your exalted Son help those in distress, free those in captivity, heal the sick,
and by your blessings give joy to the world.
You nourished our deceased brothers and sisters with the body and blood of the risen Christ,
raise them up at the last day.
Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty ever-living God,

lead us to a share in the joys of heaven,
so that the humble flock may reach
where the brave Shepherd has gone before.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
—Amen.
DISMISSAL
iq May the Lord bless us,

protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
—Amen.
(sign of the cross)
SONG (optional)
iq “Hallelujah is Our Song”

Light in the Darkness
James Post
God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.
1. Light in the darkness (light in the darkness)

And the darkness did not know (light in the darkness)
2. Light in our empty (light in our empty)

All our hope belongs to you (light in our empty)
3. Light everlasting (light everlasting)

For your love can never fail (light everlasting)
I Will Rise
Matt Maher
Jesus has overcome

And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
(And) I will rise when he calls my name

No more sorrow no more pain
I will rise on eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my knees and rise
I will rise
1. There's a peace I've come to know

Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say it is well
2. There's a day that's drawing near

When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
B/. And I hear the voice of many angels sing

Worthy is the Lamb
And I hear the cry of ev'ry longing heart
Worthy is the Lamb
I Rejoice
Sarah Hart
I rejoice, I rejoice
I rejoice in you
You, my song; You, my voice
I rejoice in you
1. I sing glory to you

My soul magnifies you
O God, how can I contain this joy
Knowing you have come to dwell in me
2. I stand humbled and blessed

I would never have guessed
That you would choose to make your home
Knowing you have come to set me free
3. There is nothing to fear

Love is living right here
In my heart, and my eyes are open wide
And awakening to heaven’s light.
B./ You have done great things for me

Holy is your name
I will laugh and dance and sing your praise
And rejoice
Hallelujah is Our Song
Sarah Hart, Sarah Kroger, Josh Blakesley, and Trey Heffinger
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
He is risen over all
Hallelujah is our song
1. What hope we have, even in the longest night

for the light will overcome
We will not fear, for we know the sun will rise
Hallelujah is our song.
2. What peace we have, even in this wounded world

where the battle rages on.
We will not fear, for we know who heals our souls
3. What joy we have, for the stone is rolled away

and the tomb holds nothing now
No sting of death, no power over sin or grave
4. What love we have, for the one who shed his blood
to redeem his broken ones
Now we shall live; sinners, we will rise to saints

(bow)
CANDLE LIGHTING

HYMN
PSALMS
(Psalm 110:1-5, 7)
“Sit on my right:






[Psalm-prayer]
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(Psalm 112)





[Psalm-prayer]
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Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
iq “Psalm 23”
READING
(Hebrews 10:12-14)
silent reflection
(responsory)


INTERCESSIONS

Thy kingdom come.
Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER

—Amen.
DISMISSAL

—Amen.
(sign of the cross)
SONG (optional)

James Post



I Will Rise
Matt Maher
Jesus has overcome

The victory is won

I will rise



Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
I Rejoice
Sarah Hart
I rejoice in you
I rejoice in you




Holy is your name
And rejoice




(bow)
CANDLE LIGHTING

HYMN
PSALMS
(Psalm 110:1-5, 7)
“Sit on my right:






[Psalm-prayer]
---
(Psalm 112)





[Psalm-prayer]
---

Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
—Alleluia.
iq “Psalm 23”
READING
(Hebrews 10:12-14)
silent reflection
(responsory)


INTERCESSIONS

Thy kingdom come.
Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER

—Amen.
DISMISSAL

—Amen.
(sign of the cross)
SONG (optional)

James Post



I Will Rise
Matt Maher
Jesus has overcome

The victory is won

I will rise



Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb
I Rejoice
Sarah Hart
I rejoice in you
I rejoice in you




Holy is your name
And rejoice




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Vespers II (Evening Prayer)

Fourth Sunday of Easter

iq God, come to my assistance.

(as candle is being lit)

The Lord will wield from Zion

A prince from the day of your birth

The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change.

The Master standing at your right hand

He shall drink from the stream by the wayside

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Riches and wealth are in his house;

The good man takes pity and lends,

He has no fear of evil news;

Open-handed, he gives to the poor;

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

(Canticle — Revelation 19:1-7)

He has appeared to Simon,

MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)

Antiphon—My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them.

Antiphon—My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them.

Our Father who art in heaven,

Almighty ever-living God,

iq May the Lord bless us,

(sign of the cross)

iq “Hallelujah is Our Song”

God is light; in him, there is no darkness at all.

1. Light in the darkness (light in the darkness)

2. Light in our empty (light in our empty)

3. Light everlasting (light everlasting)

Jesus has overcome

(And) I will rise when he calls my name

1. There's a peace I've come to know

2. There's a day that's drawing near

B/. And I hear the voice of many angels sing

1. I sing glory to you

2. I stand humbled and blessed

3. There is nothing to fear

B./ You have done great things for me

1. What hope we have, even in the longest night

2. What peace we have, even in this wounded world

3. What joy we have, for the stone is rolled away

iq God, come to my assistance.

(as candle is being lit)

The Lord will wield from Zion

A prince from the day of your birth

The Lord has sworn an oath he will not change.

The Master standing at your right hand

He shall drink from the stream by the wayside

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

Riches and wealth are in his house;

The good man takes pity and lends,

He has no fear of evil news;

Open-handed, he gives to the poor;

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,

(Canticle — Revelation 19:1-7)

He has appeared to Simon,

MAGNIFICAT (CANTICLE OF MARY)

Antiphon—My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them.

Antiphon—My sheep will hear my voice. I, their Lord, know them.

Our Father who art in heaven,

Almighty ever-living God,

iq May the Lord bless us,

(sign of the cross)