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In the name of the + Father, and of the + Son, and of the + Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen. (Alleluia)

HYMN Lord Jesus Christ, Abide With Us Lord Jesus Christ, abide with us, Now that the sun has run its course; Let hope not be obscured by night, But may faith's darkness be as light. Lord Jesus Christ, grant us your peace, And when the trials of earth shall cease; Grant us the morning light of grace, The radiant splendor of your face. Immortal, Holy Threefold Light, Yours be the kingdom, pow'r, and might; All glory be eternally To you, life giving Trinity! Amen.

Ant. 1 Night holds no terrors for me * sleeping under God's wings. (Alleluia). PSALM 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High * and abides in the shade of the Almighty says to the Lord: "My refuge, * my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!" It is he who will free you from the snare * of the fowler who seeks to destroy you; he will conceal you with his pinions * and under his wings you will find refuge. You will not fear the terror of the night * nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the plague that prowls in the darkness * nor the scourge that lays waste at noon. A thousand may fall at your side, * ten thousand fall at your right, you, it will never approach; * his faithfulness is buckler and shield. Your eyes have only to look * to see how the wicked are repaid, you who have said: "Lord, my refuge!" * and have made the Most High your dwelling. Upon you no evil shall fall, * no plague approach where you dwell. For you has he commanded his angels, * to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you upon their hands * lest you strike your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper you shall tread * and trample the young lion and the dragon. Since he clings to me in love, I will free him; * protect him for he knows my name. When he calls I shall answer: "I am with you." * I will save him in distress and give him glory. With length of life I will content him; * I shall let him see my saving power. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen. Ant. 1 Night holds no terrors for me * sleeping under God's wings. (Alleluia) READING Revelation 22 : 4-5 They shall see the Lord face to face and bear his name on their foreheads. The night shall be no more. They will need no light from lamps or the sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever. RESPONSORY Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. - Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth. - I commend my spirit. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. - Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. Gospel Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, * that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, * and asleep, rest in his peace. (Alleluia). GOSPEL CANTICLE Lord, now you let your servant go in peace; * your word has been fulfilled: my own eyes have seen the salvation * which you have prepared in the sight of every people: a light to reveal you to the nations * and the glory of your people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen. Gospel Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, * that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, * and asleep, rest in his peace. (Alleluia). PRAYER Lord, we beg you to visit this house and banish from it all the deadly power of the enemy. May your holy angels dwell here to keep us in peace, and may your blessings be upon us always. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. DISMISSAL May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night and a peaceful death. Amen. ANTIPHON OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae; vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve, Ad te claamus, exsules filii Evae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria.

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