Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
EVENING
Lord's Prayer and Preces
Our Father, whichwho art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done inon earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them thatthose 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
O Lord, open thou our lips.
And our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord's Name be praised.
Ps. 119:73-80.
| Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. |
| They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have put my trust in thy word. |
| I know, O Lord, that thy judgements are right, and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled. |
| O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. |
| O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight. |
| Let the proud be confounded, for they go wickedly about to destroy me; but I will be occupied in thy commandments. |
| Let such as fear thee, and have known thy testimonies, be turned unto me. |
| O let my heart be sound in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed. |
| Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
Ps. 119:81-88.
| My soul hath longed for thy salvation, and I have a good hope because of thy word. |
| Mine eyes long sore for thy word; saying, O when wilt thou comfort me? |
| For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. |
| How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me? |
| The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. |
| All thy commandments are true: they persecute me falsely; O be thou my help. |
| They had almost made an end of me upon earth; but I forsook not thy commandments. |
| O quicken me after thy lovingkindness; and so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth. |
| Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
Ps. 119:89-96.
| O Lord, thy word endureth for ever in heaven. |
| Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth. |
| They continue this day according to thine ordinance; for all things serve thee. |
| If my delight had not been in thy law, I should have perished in my trouble. |
| I will never forget thy commandments; for with them thou hast quickened me. |
| I am thine, O save me; for I have sought thy commandments. |
| The ungodly laid wait for me to destroy me; but I will consider thy testimonies. |
| I see that all things come to an end; but thy commandment is exceeding broad. |
| Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
Ps. 119:97-104.
| Lord, what love have I unto thy law! all the day long is my study in it. |
| Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies; for they are ever with me. |
| I have more understanding than my teachers; for thy testimonies are my study. |
| I am wiser than the aged; because I keep thy commandments. |
| I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep thy word. |
| I have not shrunk from thy judgements; for thou teachest me. |
| O how sweet are thy words unto my throat; yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth. |
| Through thy commandments I get understanding: therefore I hate all evil ways. |
| Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. |
First Lesson✤
| Hear me your father, O children, and do thereafter, that ye may be safe. |
| For the Lord hath given the father honour over the children, and hath confirmed the authority of the mother over the sons. |
| Whoso honoureth his father maketh an atonement for his sins: |
| And he that honoureth his mother is as one that layeth up treasure. |
| Whoso honoureth his father shall have joy of his own children; and when he maketh his prayer, he shall be heard. |
| He that honoureth his father shall have a long life; and he that is obedient unto the Lord shall be a comfort to his mother. |
| He that feareth the Lord will honour his father, and will do service unto his parents, as to his masters. |
| Honour thy father and mother both in word and deed, that a blessing may come upon thee from them. |
| For the blessing of the father establisheth the houses of children; but the curse of the mother rooteth out foundations. |
| Glory not in the dishonour of thy father; for thy father's dishonour is no glory unto thee. |
| For the glory of a man is from the honour of his father; and a mother in dishonour is a reproach to the children. |
| My son, help thy father in his age, and grieve him not as long as he liveth. |
| And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; and despise him not when thou art in thy full strength. |
| For the relieving of thy father shall not be forgotten: and instead of sins it shall be added to build thee up. |
| In the day of thine affliction it shall be remembered; thy sins also shall melt away, as the ice in the fair warm weather. |
| He that forsaketh his father is as a blasphemer; and he that angereth his mother is cursed of God. |
| My son, go on with thy business in meekness; so shalt thou be beloved of him that is approved. |
| The greater thou art, the more humble thyself, and thou shalt find favour before the Lord. |
| Many are in high place, and of renown: but mysteries are revealed unto the meek. |
| For the power of the Lord is great, and he is honoured of the lowly. |
| Seek not out the things that are too hard for thee, neither search the things that are above thy strength. |
| But what is commanded thee, think thereupon with reverence; for it is not needful for thee to see with thine eyes the things that are in secret. |
| Be not curious in unnecessary matters: for more things are shewed unto thee than men understand. |
| For many are deceived by their own vain opinion; and an evil suspicion hath overthrown their judgment. |
| Without eyes thou shalt want light: profess not the knowledge therefore that thou hast not. |
| A stubborn heart shall fare evil at the last; and he that loveth danger shall perish therein. |
| An obstinate heart shall be laden with sorrows; and the wicked man shall heap sin upon sin. |
| In the punishment of the proud there is no remedy; for the plant of wickedness hath taken root in him. |
| The heart of the prudent will understand a parable; and an attentive ear is the desire of a wise man. |
| Water will quench a flaming fire; and alms maketh an atonement for sins. |
| And he that requiteth good turns is mindful of that which may come hereafter; and when he falleth, he shall find a stay. |
MAGNIFICATFirst Canticle
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden.
For behold, from henceforth
all generations shall call me blessed.
For he that is mighty hath magnified me;
and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is on them that fear him
throughout all generations.
He hath showed strength with his arm;
he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat,
and hath exalted the humble and meek.
He hath filled the hungry with good things;
and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He remembering his mercy, hath holpen his servant Israel;
as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed, for ever.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Second Lesson✤
| This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. |
| For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, |
| Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, |
| Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; |
| Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. |
| For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, |
| Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. |
| Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. |
| But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. |
| But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, |
| Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. |
| Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. |
| But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. |
| But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; |
| And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. |
| All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: |
| That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. |
NUNC DIMITTISSecond Canticle
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Collect of the Day
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel; so by his cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect of Lent
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them thatthose who are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Collect for Peace
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness, through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Collect for Aid Against All Perils
Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night, for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
