1. introductory rite. stand make the sign of the cross ...€¦ · stand make the sign of the cross...
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DirectionsforCompline(FromFatherWeber’s“OfficeofCompline”)EXAMPLEOFCOMPLINEFORASUNDAYDURINGLENT
1. Introductoryrite.STAND
Makethesignofthecrosswhenthepresiderbeginstheopeningverse,OGod,cometomyassistance.BowwhilethePersonsoftheBlessedTrinityarementionedduringtheGlorybe.
Abriefexaminationofconsciencemaybemade.Inthecommunalcelebrationoftheoffice,apenitentialriteusingtheformulasoftheMassmaybeinsertedhere.
2. Hymn.STAND.Textandmusictovarywiththedaysandtheseason.InLent,either
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Beforetheendingoftheday, Creatoroftheworld,wepray,Thatwiththyconstantfavorthou WouldstbeourGuardandKeepernow.Allowourheartstodreamofthee, Theethroughthesleepofnighttosee,Then,withthelightofdawnmaywe Thyglorypraiseunceasingly.Ograntushealthoflifeoncemore; Thewarmthofdaytousrestore,Andpiercethegloomydarkofnight Withsplendidbeamsofthypurelight.OFather,thatweaskbedone, ThroughJesusChrist,thineonlySon;Who,withtheHolyGhostandthee, Dothliveandreigneternally.Amen...Or..OChrist,whoarttheLightandDay, Thoudrivestdarksomenightaway!WeknowtheeastheLightoflight, Illuminatingmortalsight.All-holyLord,wepraytothee, Keepustonightfromdangerfree;Grantus,dearLord,intheetorest, Sobeoursleepinquietblest.Andwhiletheeyessoftslumbertake, Stillbethehearttotheeawake;Bethyrighthandupheldabove Thyservantsrestinginthylove.Yea,ourDefender,bethounigh Tobidthepow'rsofdarknessfly:Keepusfromsin,andguideforgood ThyservantspurchasedbythyBlood.Allpraise,eternalSon,tothee Whoseadventsetsthypeoplefree;WhomwiththeFatherweadore AndHolyGhost,forevermore.Amen.(seeFatherWeber’sthreedifferentversionsoftheComplineHymnforLent,onseparatesheet)BowduringtheTrinitariandoxologyinthelastverseofthehymn.
3. Psalmody.SIT.
Sitwhenthefirstverseofthefirstpsalmbegins.BowduringtheGlorybeattheendofeachpsalm.BELOWEXAMPLEOFPSALMSSUNGONSUNDAYS,AFTERVESPERSII
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AFTERPSALMVERSES,REPEATANTIPHON:
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4.Reading.SIT.
5.Responsory.SIT.BowduringtheGlorybeintheresponsory.
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6.Gospelcanticle.STAND.AllstandbeforetheantiphonfortheGospelcanticle.Makethesignofthecrosswhenthefirstverseofthecanticlebegins.BowduringtheGlorybeattheendofthecanticle.
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7.Prayer.STAND.Thepresidersaysthisprayeralone.
8.Concludingrite.STAND.Thepresidergivestheblessingalone.
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9.AntiphoninhonoroftheBlessedVirgin.STAND.AccordingtocustomthisantiphonmaybesungkneelingMondaythroughFriday.AfterIandIIVespersofSunday,however,itisalwayssungstanding.