St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Prayers are from the Book of Common Prayer 1979 and are provided here to complement, not replace, the Daily Office.
• Opening Sentence
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2
• Collect of the Day ~ St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light; that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
• A Collect for Aid against Perils
Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
• For Quiet Confidence
God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we will be saved, in quietness and confidence will be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
• Prayer for Mission
O God, you manifest in your servants the signs of your presence: Send forth upon us the Spirit of love, that in companionship with one another your abounding grace may increase among us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
• Carol
The Robert Shaw Chamber Singers perform The Echo Carol (While by My Sheep).
While by my sheep I watched at night,
Glad tidings brought an angel bright:
Refrain
How great my joy, great my joy,
Joy, joy joy,
Joy, joy joy,
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high.
Praise we the Lord in heav'n on high.
Be not afraid, good news I bring!
Bethlehem's manger holds a king:
Refrain
Peace and goodwill are from this day,
Given to man to guard always:
Refrain
The tune from taken from a Traditional German melody called "Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht."
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