The Midday Office

Ascribe to the LORD the honor due his Name;* bring offerings and come into his courts.

Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips,* and teach me your judgments.

I give you thanks, O God, I give you thanks,* calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds.

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness all day long.

'Come, let us talk this over,' says YAHWEH. 'Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing to obey, you shall eat the good things of the earth. But if you refuse and rebel, the sword shall eat you instead-for YAHWEH's mouth has spoken.'

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness all day long.

Hear my teaching, O my people;* incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable;* I will declare the mysteries of ancient times. That which we have heard and known, and what our forefathers have told us,* we will not hide from their children. We will recount to generations to come the praiseworthy deeds and the power of the LORD,* and the wonderful works he has done. He gave his decrees to Jacob and established a law for Israel,* which he commanded them to teach their children; That the generations to come might know, and the children yet unborn;* that they in their turn might tell it to their children; So that they might put their trust in God,* and not forget the deeds of God, but keep his commandments;

My tongue will proclaim your righteousness all day long.

O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me!

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

O God, the source of eternal light: Shed forth your unending day upon all of us who watch for you, that our lips may praise you, our lives may bless you, and our worship may give you glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.