16th Matins

Psalm 119:137-144

137 You are righteous, O Lord,
    and your judgements are right.
138 You have appointed your decrees in righteousness
    and in all faithfulness.
139 My zeal consumes me
    because my foes forget your words.
140 Your promise is well tried,
    and your servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
    yet I do not forget your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
    and your law is the truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
    but your commandments are my delight.
144 Your decrees are righteous for ever;
    give me understanding that I may live.

Collect

Jesus, Son of God,
thank you for William Law, and for all
who strive for devout and holy living;
you call us to hunger and thirst for what is right.
May our integrity be as strong as your servant William
give us your grace to also endure rejection
and yet remain obedient to your guidance.
Amen.

Thanksgiving

Thank Him for 3 things that happened today (Good or Not!)

Prayer

Our Father,
give us today our daily bread.
Be present, merciful God,
and protect us through the silent hours of this night,
that we, who are wearied
by the changes and chances of this fleeting world,
may rest upon your eternal changelessness.
Amen

The Blessing

May God our Redeemer show us compassion and love.
Amen

MIDNIGHT PRAYER (Matins)

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