Page 9 - Music for Common Worship Compline

Scripture Reading
One of the following short lessons or another suitable passage is read
Thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not, O Lord our God. Jeremiah 14.9
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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11.28-30
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Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13.20,21
Thanks be to God.
The following responsory may be said or sung
In to thy hands, O Lord, I com mend my spi rit.
In to thy hands, O Lord, I com mend my spi rit.
For thou hast re deem ed me, O Lord, thou God of truth.
I com mend my spi rit.
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Glo ry be to the Fa ther, and to the Son, and to the Ho ly Ghost.
In to thy hands, O Lord, I com mend my spi rit.
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