Phos Hilaron – Joy and Light. “Hail Gladdening Light of His pure glory poured Who is the immortal Father, Heavenly Blest Holiest of Holies, Jesus Christ our Lord Now we come to the sun’s hour of rest The lights of evening around us shine We hymn the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Divine Worthiest are …
In Our Midst: A Nightly Prayer. “Lord, you are in the midst of us, and we are called by your Name; Do not abandon us, O Lord our God.” (Jeremiah 14:9; prayed in the middle of the Compline, a nightly service of prayers). The Hebrew word for “in the midst” means in the very center of, …
The Song of Simeon as an Evening Prayer. “Lord, you now have set your servant free, to go in peace as you have promised; For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, whom you have prepared for all the world to see. A light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your …
Evening Prayers of the Orthodox Church. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. (3 x). Opening Prayer: O eternal God, King of all creation, Who have kept me safe to attain this hour, forgive me the sins which I have committed this day in thought, word, and deed. And cleanse, O Lord, …
Nightly Reassurance. “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show …
Nightly Refuge in the Names of God (Psalm 91:1-2). The New International Version (NIV): “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” The New …
Stillness in the Night. “Know that the Lord has set apart for Himself the faithful one. The Lord will hear when I call to Him. Be angry and do not sin; Meditate within your heart on your bed and be still.” (Psalm 4:3-4, NKJ). Holy. Evidently there are various interpretations to this first part of verse 3, …
Refuge in the Night. “Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold. For the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.” (Psalm 31:3, Authorized Version in the Book of Common Prayer; Psalm 31 is one of the readings in the Compline, a night …
Nightly Trust. “Into your hands, O Lord, I commit my spirit; for you have redeemed me, O Lord, O God of truth. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of your eye; hide us under the shadow of your wings.” (The first line of this night prayer stanza is quoted from Psalm 31:5, and the …
The Night Watch. “Behold, bless the Lord, all you His servants of the Lord Who by night stand in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord. The Lord who made heaven and earth bless you out of Zion! (Psalm 134). Night was an important time for …
Night Prayer. “Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace. Amen.” (concluding prayer of the Compline). “Night Prayer” is another name for the Compline, a service of evening prayers said before going to bed. It was probably first officially formed by …