Daily Prayer for Year Two : Proper 19-Thursday 
 Ordinary Time:   20-September-2018

Psalm 71:1– 24

Job 28:1– 28

Acts 16:25– 40

John 12:27– 36

The Officiant begins the service with one or more of these sentences of Scripture.

Ordinary Time
Send out your light and your truth, that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling. Psalm 43:3

Confession of Sin

Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.or thisLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

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.

*A deacon or lay person using the preceding form remains kneeling, and substitutes 'us' for 'you' and 'our' for 'your.' Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen
The Invitatory and Psalter

Officiant:   Lord, open our lips. People:     And our mouth shall proclaim your praise

Officiant and People: 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

Except in Lent, add   Alleluia
Then follows one of the Invitatory Psalm, Venite, or Jubilate

Venite Psalm 95:1-7
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!

The following Antiphon may be sung or said with the Invitatory Psalm

On other Sundays and weekdays  The earth is the Lord's for he made it: Come let us adore him.

The Lessons

*At the end of the Psalms is sung or said
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.

*After each Lesson the Reader may say
Officiant : The Word of the Lord. Response : Thanks be to God.

Psalm 71

⁽¹⁾ In You, O LORD, I put my trust; Let me never be put to shame. ⁽²⁾ Deliver me in Your righteousness, and cause me to escape; Incline Your ear to me, and save me. ⁽³⁾ Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress. ⁽⁴⁾ Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, Out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

⁽⁵⁾ For You are my hope, O Lord GOD; You are my trust from my youth. ⁽⁶⁾ By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother's womb. My praise shall be continually of You. ⁽⁷⁾ I have become as a wonder to many, But You are my strong refuge. ⁽⁸⁾ Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day.

⁽⁹⁾ Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. ⁽¹⁰⁾ For my enemies speak against me; And those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together, ⁽¹¹⁾ Saying, "God has forsaken him; Pursue and take him, for there is none to deliver him." ⁽¹²⁾ O God, do not be far from me; O my God, make haste to help me!

⁽¹³⁾ Let them be confounded and consumed Who are adversaries of my life; Let them be covered with reproach and dishonor Who seek my hurt. ⁽¹⁴⁾ But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. ⁽¹⁵⁾ My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness And Your salvation all the day, For I do not know their limits. ⁽¹⁶⁾ I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.

⁽¹⁷⁾ O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works. ⁽¹⁸⁾ Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come. ⁽¹⁹⁾ Also Your righteousness, O God, is very high, You who have done great things; O God, who is like You? ⁽²⁰⁾ You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, Shall revive me again, And bring me up again from the depths of the earth.

⁽²¹⁾ You shall increase my greatness, And comfort me on every side. ⁽²²⁾ Also with the lute I will praise you -- And Your faithfulness, O my God! To You I will sing with the harp, O Holy One of Israel. ⁽²³⁾ My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed. ⁽²⁴⁾ My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long; For they are confounded, For they are brought to shame Who seek my hurt.

Job 28

⁽¹⁾ "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. ⁽²⁾ Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. ⁽³⁾ Man puts an end to darkness, And searches every recess For ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. ⁽⁴⁾ He breaks open a shaft away from people; In places forgotten by feet They hang far away from men; They swing to and fro.

⁽⁵⁾ As for the earth, from it comes bread, But underneath it is turned up as by fire; ⁽⁶⁾ Its stones are the source of sapphires, And it contains gold dust. ⁽⁷⁾ That path no bird knows, Nor has the falcon's eye seen it. ⁽⁸⁾ The proud lions have not trodden it, Nor has the fierce lion passed over it.

⁽⁹⁾ He puts his hand on the flint; He overturns the mountains at the roots. ⁽¹⁰⁾ He cuts out channels in the rocks, And his eye sees every precious thing. ⁽¹¹⁾ He dams up the streams from trickling; What is hidden he brings forth to light. ⁽¹²⁾ " But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

⁽¹³⁾ Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the land of the living. ⁽¹⁴⁾ The deep says, 'It is not in me'; And the sea says, 'It is not with me.' ⁽¹⁵⁾ It cannot be purchased for gold, Nor can silver be weighed for its price. ⁽¹⁶⁾ It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, In precious onyx or sapphire.

⁽¹⁷⁾ Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold. ⁽¹⁸⁾ No mention shall be made of coral or quartz, For the price of wisdom is above rubies. ⁽¹⁹⁾ The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, Nor can it be valued in pure gold. ⁽²⁰⁾ "From where then does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding?

⁽²¹⁾ It is hidden from the eyes of all living, And concealed from the birds of the air. ⁽²²⁾ Destruction and Death say, 'We have heard a report about it with our ears.' ⁽²³⁾ God understands its way, And He knows its place. ⁽²⁴⁾ For He looks to the ends of the earth, And sees under the whole heavens,

⁽²⁵⁾ To establish a weight for the wind, And apportion the waters by measure. ⁽²⁶⁾ When He made a law for the rain, And a path for the thunderbolt, ⁽²⁷⁾ Then He saw wisdom and declared it; He prepared it, indeed, He searched it out. ⁽²⁸⁾ And to man He said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.' "

Acts 16

⁽²⁵⁾ But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. ⁽²⁶⁾ Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were loosed. ⁽²⁷⁾ And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. ⁽²⁸⁾ But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, "Do yourself no harm, for we are all here."

⁽²⁹⁾ Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. ⁽³⁰⁾ And he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" ⁽³¹⁾ So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household." ⁽³²⁾ Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.

⁽³³⁾ And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. ⁽³⁴⁾ Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household. ⁽³⁵⁾ And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, "Let those men go." ⁽³⁶⁾ So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, "The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace."

⁽³⁷⁾ But Paul said to them, "They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison. And now do they put us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out." ⁽³⁸⁾ And the officers told these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans. ⁽³⁹⁾ Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city. ⁽⁴⁰⁾ So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.

John 12

⁽²⁷⁾ " Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour. ⁽²⁸⁾ "Father, glorify Your name." Then a voice came from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it and will glorify it again." ⁽²⁹⁾ Therefore the people who stood by and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to Him." ⁽³⁰⁾ Jesus answered and said, "This voice did not come because of Me, but for your sake.

⁽³¹⁾ "Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. ⁽³²⁾ "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself." ⁽³³⁾ This He said, signifying by what death He would die. ⁽³⁴⁾ The people answered Him, "We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever; and how can You say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this Son of Man?"

⁽³⁵⁾ Then Jesus said to them, "A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. ⁽³⁶⁾ "While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them.

The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

CanticlesCanticles can be prayed or sung after each reading or after all readings.After the Old Testament a Canticle may be read or Silence may be kept after each Reading. One of the following Canticles can be sung or said after each reading.

8 The Song of Moses       Kyrie Pantokrator Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18, Thursday Can be read after the Old Testament Reading Especially suitable for use in Easter Season
I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; * the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea. The Lord is my strength and my refuge; * the Lord has become my Savior. This is my God and I will praise him, * the God of my people and I will exalt him. The Lord is a mighty warrior; * Yahweh is his Name. The chariots of Pharoah and his army has he hurled into the sea; * the finest of those who bear armor have been drowned in the Red Sea. The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; * they sank into the depths like a stone. Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; * your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy. Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? * who is like you, glorious in holiness, awesome in renown, and worker of wonders? You stretched forth your right hand; * the earth swallowed them up. With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; * with your might you brought them in safety to your holy dwelling. You will bring them in and plant them * on the mount of your possession, The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, * the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established. The Lord shall reign * for ever and for ever.

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 Apostles' Creed
*Officiant and People together, all standing

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 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 Prayers *The People stand or kneel

Officiant : The Lord be with you.People :   And with your Spirit.Officiant : Let us pray.

The Lord's Prayer
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.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
  forever and ever. Amen.

Then follows one of these sets of Suffrages
A
V.  Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R.  And grant us your salvation.
V.  Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R.  Let your people sing with joy.
V.  Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R.  For only in you can we live in safety.
V.  Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R.  And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V.  Let your way be known upon earth;
R.  Your saving health among all nations.
V.  Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R.  Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V.  Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R.  And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.

B
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 forever.
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.

The Collect of the Week:     Proper 19 The Sunday closest to September 14
O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect of the Day:  A Collect for Guidance(Thurs) Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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.

A Time for Personal Prayers Authorized intercessions and thanksgivings may follow.

Consider praying for yourself, your family and friends, lay your burdens on Jesus Christ, intercede for those hurting, pray in tongues when you lack the words.

Before the close of the Office, one or both of the prayers below may be used

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.

A Prayer of St. Chrysostom Officiant Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.

Then may be said
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God

The Officiant may then conclude with one of the following

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen. 2 Corinthians 13:14 ---or--- May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Romans 15:13---or--- Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20,21

This concludes the Daily Morning Prayer, Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord