layout: true class: middle --- class: center # Morning Prayer ## For Saturday in ## the Week of Epiphany 4 ### _from the Book of Common Prayer, pp. 75ff._ ??? emacs was destroying my two-space line breaks. Use M-: to evaluate: (remove-hook 'before-save-hook 'delete-trailing-whitespace) Also: M-x electric-indent-mode (to turn off?) --- > From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. .smaller[_Malachi 1:11_] --- ### Confession of Sin Officiant: > Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. ##### Silence may be kept. **Officiant and People:** > **Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.** --- Priest: > Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. **Amen.** ##### A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and substitutes “us” for “you” and “our” for “your.” --- ### The Invitatory and Psalter Officiant: > Lord, open our lips. **People:** > **And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.** **All:** > **Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: > as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.** --- **All:** > **Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him.** **All:** > **Come, let us sing to the Lord; *** > **let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.** > **For the Lord is a great God, *** **and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *** **and the heights of the hills are his also. The sea is his, for he made it, * and his hands have molded the dry land.** --- > **Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *** **and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. * Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!** **All:** > **Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: Come let us adore him.** --- **Psalm 75** _Confitebimur tibi_ > 1 We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, \* calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. > **2 "I will appoint a time," says God; \* "I will judge with equity.** > 3 Though the earth and all its inhabitants are quaking, \* I will make its pillars fast. > **4 I will say to the boasters, 'Boast no more,' \* and to the wicked, 'Do not toss your horns;** > 5 Do not toss your horns so high, \* nor speak with a proud neck.'" > **6 For judgment is neither from the east nor from the west, \* nor yet from the wilderness or the mountains.** --- > 7 It is God who judges; \* he puts down one and lifts up another. > **8 For in the LORD's hand there is a cup, full of spiced and foaming wine, which he pours out, \* and all the wicked of the earth shall drink and drain the dregs.** > 9 But I will rejoice for ever; \* I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. > **10 He shall break off all the horns of the wicked; \* but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.** --- **Psalm 76** _Notus in Judœa_ > 1 In Judah is God known; \* his Name is great in Israel. > **2 At Salem is his tabernacle, \* and his dwelling is in Zion.** > 3 There he broke the flashing arrows, \* the shield, the sword, and the weapons of battle. > **4 How glorious you are! \* more splendid than the everlasting mountains!** > 5 The strong of heart have been despoiled; they sink into sleep; \* none of the warriors can lift a hand. > **6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, \* both horse and rider lie stunned.** --- > 7 What terror you inspire! \* who can stand before you when you are angry? > **8 From heaven you pronounced judgment; \* the earth was afraid and was still;** > 9 When God rose up to judgment \* and to save all the oppressed of the earth. > **10 Truly, wrathful Edom will give you thanks, \* and the remnant of Hamath will keep your feasts.** > 11 Make a vow to the LORD your God and keep it; \* let all around him bring gifts to him who is worthy to be feared. > **12 He breaks the spirit of princes, \* and strikes terror in the kings of the earth.** > **Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * > as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.** --- ### The Lessons ### The First Reading: _Isaiah 57:3-13_ Lector: > A Reading from the prophet Isaiah. > ... Lector: > The Word of the Lord. *People:* > *Thanks be to God.* ##### Silence may be kept. --- **Canticle 13:** _A Song of Praise_ -- _Benedictus es, Domine_ **All:** > **Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; \* you are worthy of praise; glory to you.** > **Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; \* we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.** > **Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; \* on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.** --- > **Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; \* we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.** > **Glory to you, beholding the depths; \* in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.** > **Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; \* we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.** --- ### The Second Reading: _Galatians 5:25-6:10_ Lector: > A Reading from the Epistle to the Galatians > ... Lector: > The Word of the Lord. *People:* > *Thanks be to God.* ##### Silence may be kept. --- **Canticle 18:** _A Song to the Lamb_ -- _Dignus es_ **All:** > **Splendor and honor and kingly power \* are yours by right, O Lord our God, For you created everything that is, \* and by your will they were created and have their being;** > **And yours by right, O Lamb that was slain, \* for with your blood you have redeemed for God, From every family, language, people, and nation, \* a kingdom of priests to serve our God.** > **And so, to him who sits upon the throne, \* and to Christ the Lamb, Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor, \* for ever and for evermore.** --- ### The Third Reading: _Mark 9:14-29_ Lector: > A Reading from Mark's Gospel > ... Lector: > The Word of the Lord. *People:* > *Thanks be to God.* ##### Silence may be kept. ##### A brief homily, spiritual conversation, or moment of silence may be placed here. --- ### The Apostles' Creed **Officiant and People:** > I believe in God, **the Father almighty, > creator of heaven and earth.** > **I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. > He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit > and born of the Virgin Mary. > He suffered under Pontius Pilate, > was crucified, died, and was buried. > He descended to the dead. > On the third day he rose again. > He ascended into heaven, > and is seated at the right hand of the Father. > He will come again to judge the living and the dead.** --- > **I believe in the Holy Spirit, > the holy catholic Church, > the communion of saints, > the forgiveness of sins, > the resurrection of the body, > and the life everlasting. Amen.** ##### The people stand or kneel Officiant: > The Lord be with you. **People:** > **And also with you.** Officiant: > Let us pray. --- **Officiant and People:** > Our Father in heaven, **hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen** --- ### Suffrages B ##### Officiant & People call and respond: > V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance; **R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.** V. Day by day we bless you; **R. We praise your Name for ever.** V. Lord, keep us from all sin today; **R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.** V. Lord, show us your love and mercy; **R. For we put our trust in you.** V. In you, Lord, is our hope; **R. And we shall never hope in vain.** --- _Collect Proper to the Day_ > Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. _A Collect for Saturdays_ > Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. **Amen.** --- _20. For the Sick_ (modeled after BCP 260) > Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve your sick servants, and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that those suffering from Covid-19 and its secondary harms may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. **Amen.** _A Prayer for Mission_ > Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. **Amen.** ##### Here may be sung a hymn or anthem. ##### Intercessions and thanksgivings may follow. --- _The General Thanksgiving_ **Officiant and People:** > **Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made.** > **We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.** --- > **And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.** --- Officiant: > Let us bless the Lord. **People:** > **Thanks be to God.** ##### The Officiant then concludes with the following sentence of scripture: > May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. **Amen.** .smaller[_(Romans 15:13)_]