Compline

V. Turn us, then O God our Saviour.
R. And let Thine anger cease from us.

V. O, God, make speed to save me.
R. O, Lord make haste to help me.

V. Glory be...
R. As it was...
Alleluia (In Lent: Praise be to Thee, O King of Eternal Glory)

Fain would we own thy blessed sway,
Whose rule all creatures must obey ;
For happy is that state and throne
Whose subjects seek thy will alone.

All praise, King Jesu, be to thee,
The Lord of all in majesty;
Whom with the Father we adore,
And Holy Ghost for evermore. Amen.

Ant. The Lord God * shall give unto him the throne of his father David, and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there shall be no end, alleluia.

V. All power is given unto me.
R. In heaven and in earth.

V. O lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

Let us Pray

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast exalted thy beloved Son to be King over all worlds, and hast willed in him to make all things new : mercifully grant that the kindreds of the earth which are wounded and dispersed by sin : may speedily be knit together under his gracious sovereignty. Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

V. Let us bless the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.

May the Lord Almighty and Merciful, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, vouchsafe to bless us and keep us. Amen.