Prayer at the Close of the Day (An abbreviated form)

 

Prayer at the Close of the Day

 The sign of the cross  + may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.

 In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

 Amen.

 

The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and peace at the last.

Amen.

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

to sing praise to Your name, O Most High;

To herald Your love in the morning,

Your truth at the close of the day.

 

Psalm and Psalm prayer

 

Lord, now You let Your servant go in peace; Your word has been fulfilled.

My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people:

a light to reveal You to the nations and the glory of Your people Israel.

Glory be 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.

 

Prayers

Lord’s Prayer

 Concluding prayers:

Visit our dwellings, O Lord, and in Your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of Your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen.

 I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

 Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.