O Lord, open our lips
Alland our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Verses from the Venite – A Song of Triumph, or another hymn or canticle, are said or sung. One of these refrains may be used

AllMay Christ the daystar dawn in our hearts
and triumph over the shades of night.

(or)

AllMay Christ, the true, the only light
banish all darkness from our hearts and minds.

(or)

AllVisit us with your salvation
and sustain us with your gracious Spirit.

O come, let us sing to the Lord; •
let us heartily rejoice in the rock of our salvation. R

Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving •
and be glad in him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God •
and a great king above all gods. R

Come, let us worship and bow down •
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our God; •
we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. R

AllGlory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.

The refrain may be repeated.

One of these, or a seasonal prayer of thanksgiving, is said

Blessed are you, Sovereign God, creator of all,
to you be glory and praise for ever.
You founded the earth in the beginning
and the heavens are the work of your hands.
In the fullness of time you made us in your image,
and in these last days you have spoken to us
in your Son Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.
As we rejoice in the gift of your presence among us
let the light of your love always shine in our hearts,
your Spirit ever renew our lives
and your praises ever be on our lips.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
AllBlessed be God for ever.

(or)

Blessed are you, creator of all,
to you be praise and glory for ever.
As your dawn renews the face of the earth
bringing light and life to all creation,
may we rejoice in this day you have made;
as we wake refreshed from the depths of sleep,
open our eyes to behold your presence
and strengthen our hands to do your will,
that the world may rejoice and give you praise.
Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
AllBlessed be God for ever.

after Lancelot Andrewes (1626)