Bestow at eventide a light
by which our life may never fail,
and grant the glory without end
that follows on a holy death.

Most loving Father, hear our prayer,
and you, O Christ co-equal Son,
who with the Spirit Paraclete
now reign through all eternity. Amen.

I have become like a leather flask in the smoke,
but I have not forgotten your statutes.
How much longer must I wait?
when will you give judgment against those who persecute me?

The proud have dug pits for me;
they do not keep your law.
All your commandments are true;
help me, for they persecute me with lies.

They had almost made an end of me on earth,
but I have not forsaken your commandments.
In your loving-kindness, revive me,
that I may keep the decrees of your mouth.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.

By your decree these continue to this day,
for all things are your servants.
If my delight had not been in your law,
I should have perished in my affliction.

I will never forget your commandments,
because by them you give me life.
I am yours; oh, that you would save me!
for I study your commandments.

Though the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me,
I will apply my mind to your decrees.
I see that all things come to an end,
but your commandment has no bounds.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.

I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my study.
I am wiser than the elders,
because I observe your commandments.

I restrain my feet from every evil way,
that I may keep your word.
I do not shrink from your judgments,
because you yourself have taught me.

How sweet are your words to my taste!
they are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
Through your commandments I gain understanding;
therefore I hate every lying way.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and will be for ever. Amen.