The Morning Office

Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the LORD;* shout for joy, all who are true of heart.

May God be merciful to us and bless us,* show us the light of his countenance and come to us.

Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty,* God reveals himself in glory.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,* O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

Jesus said: 'It is for judgment that I have come into this world, so that those without sight may see and those with sight may become blind.' Hearing this, some Pharisees who were present said to him, 'So we are blind, are we?' Jesus replied: 'If you were blind, you would not be guilty, but since you say, "We can see," your guilt remains.'

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,* O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

But to the wicked God says:* "Why do you recite my statutes, and take my covenant upon your lips; Since you refuse discipline,* and toss my words behind your back? When you see a thief, you make him your friend,* and you cast in your lot with adulterers. You have loosed your lips for evil,* and harnessed your tongue to a lie. You are always speaking evil of your brother* and slandering your own mother's son. These things you have done, and I kept still,* and you thought that I am like you. I have made my accusation;* I have put my case in order before your eyes. Consider this well, you who forget God,* lest I rend you and there be none to deliver you. Whoever offers me the sacrifice of thanksgiving honors me;* but to those who keep in my way will I show the salvation of God."

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight,* O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for he has visited and delivered us. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Grant me, O Lord, to trust in you with all my heart; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day:Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen.