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The Confession of Saint Peter the Apostle
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Introduction
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
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. Alleluia.

Hymn     Rerum Deus tenax vigor
O God, our firm and steadfast strength,
remaining in yourself unmoved,
you rule the span of daily light
and guide the course of all the hours.

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.

Antiphon Loosen by God's command, Peter, the chains of the earth, you who open the heavenly kingdom to the blessed.

Psalm 118.20 (119:153-160) Resh    Vide humilitatem
Behold my affliction and deliver me,
for I do not forget your law.
Plead my cause and redeem me;
according to your promise, give me life.

Deliverance is far from the wicked,
for they do not study your statutes.
Great is your compassion, O Lord;
preserve my life, according to your judgments.

There are many who persecute and oppress me,
yet I have not swerved from your decrees.
I look with loathing at the faithless,
for they have not kept your word.

See how I love your commandments!
O Lord, in your mercy, preserve me.
The heart of your word is truth;
all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.

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.

Psalm 118.21 (119:161-168) Shin    Principes persecuti sunt
Rulers have persecuted me without a cause,
but my heart stands in awe of your word.
I am as glad because of your promise
as one who finds great spoils.

As for lies, I hate and abhor them,
but your law is my love.
Seven times a day do I praise you,
because of your righteous judgments.

Great peace have they who love your law;
for them there is no stumbling block.
I have hoped for your salvation, O Lord,
and I have fulfilled your commandments.

I have kept your decrees
and I have loved them deeply.
I have kept your commandments and decrees,
for all my ways are before you.

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.

Psalm 118.22 (119:169-176) Taw    Appropinquet deprecatio
Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
give me understanding, according to your word.
Let my supplication come before you;
deliver me, according to your promise.

My lips shall pour forth your praise,
when you teach me your statutes.
My tongue shall sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are righteous.

Let your hand be ready to help me,
for I have chosen your commandments.
I long for your salvation, O Lord,
and your law is my delight.

Let me live, and I will praise you,
and let your judgments help me.
I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost;
search for your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.

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.

Antiphon Loosen by God's command, Peter, the chains of the earth, you who open the heavenly kingdom to the blessed.

Short Lesson: 2 Peter 1:16
We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Verse
Unless the Lord builds the house.
Their labor is in vain who build it.

Collect
Let us pray.
Almighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, so that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.

Conclusion
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.