God, ✛ come to my assistance, *
Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
After a short time examining your soul, spirit, and consciousness - pray to the Lord.
I confess to Almighty God, and to all whose hope is in Christ. I have sinned in thought, word, and deed. In what I have done and left undone. I have sinned, and continue to sin again and again. This is why I plead that you pray to the Lord our God for me. Pray for me along with all the saints.
Almighty Father have mercy on us. Continue to forgive us our sins, and lead us on the narrow path to eternal life.
Amen
Have Mercy on me Lord, * and hear my prayer.
When I cry to you, answer me, God of my justice, *
you rescued me when I was oppressed,
be gracious with me now, *
and hear my prayer.
How long will you people turn my glory into shame, *
love what is worthless, and pursue lies?
selah
But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; *
the LORD hears when I cry out to him.
Tremble in your anger but do not sin; †
meditate in your heart, *
while on your bed, and be still.
selah
Offer your righteous sacrifices, *
and trust in the LORD.
Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good?" *
LORD, let the light of your face shine upon us!
You put more gladness in my heart, *
than when others overflow with grain and new wine.
In peace I will lie down and find sleep, *
for you alone, LORD, let me dwell in safety.
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Have Mercy on me Lord, * and hear my prayer.
Throughout the night * bless the Lord.
Oh, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, *
you who serve throughout the nights in the house of the Lord.
Lift your hands in that sanctuary, *
and bless the Lord.
May the Lord bless you from Zion, *
He who made heaven and earth.
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Throughout the night * bless the Lord.
Be sober. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking to devour someone. Resist him with the strength of faith.
Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
and in rest, let us have peace.
Lord ✛, now let your servant go in peace. *
You have kept your promise.
For my eyes have seen your salvation, *
which you prepared in the sight of all people.
A light of revelation for the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be forever.
Amen
Alleluia
Save us, Lord, when we take watch.
Protect us while we sleep.
Awake, may we watch with Christ,
and in rest, let us have peace.
May the Lord Almighty ✛ grant us a peaceful night, and a perfect end.
Amen
You may pray either the Marian or Kingdom antiphon to conclude Compline.