Morning Prayer, Rite II
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The Wednesday in the Twelfth Week after PentecostThe Opening
BCP 75The Officiant begins
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him.The Officiant says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.Silence may be kept. Officiant and People
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.The Officiant says
Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.OfficiantLord, open our lips.
PeopleAnd our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
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.The Invitatory Antiphon
BCP 80–81The Officiant says
The mercy of the Lord is everlasting: Come let us adore him.The Venite
BCP 82–83Come, let us sing to the Lord; *let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.For the Lord is a great God, *and a great King above all gods.In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *and the heights of the hills are his also.The sea is his, for he made it, *and his hands have molded the dry land.Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *and kneel before the Lord our Maker.For he is our God,and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
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.The Psalm
BCP PsalterPsalm 119:145–176 Open exact Psalm ↗
145 I call with my wholeheart; *answer me, O LORD, that I may keep your statutes.146 I call to you;oh, that you would save me! *I will keep your decrees.147 Early in the morning Icry out to you, *for in your word is my trust.148 My eyes are open inthe night watches, *that I may meditate upon your promise.149 Hear my voice, O LORD,according to your loving-kindness; *according to your judgments, give me life.150 They draw near who inmalice persecute me; *they are very far from your law.151 You, O LORD, are nearat hand, *and all your commandments are true.152 Long have I known fromyour decrees *that you have established them for ever.ReshVide humilitatem153 Behold my afflictionand deliver me, *for I do not forget your law.154 Plead my cause andredeem me; *according to your promise, give me life.155 Deliverance is farfrom the wicked, *for they do not study your statutes.156 Great is yourcompassion, O LORD; *preserve my life, according to your judgments.157 There are many whopersecute and oppress me, *yet I have not swerved from your decrees.158 I look with loathingat the faithless, *for they have not kept your word.159 See how I love yourcommandments! *O LORD, in your mercy, preserve me.160 The heart of your wordis truth; *all your righteous judgments endure for evermore.ShinPrincipes persecuti sunt161 Rulers have persecutedme without a cause, *but my heart stands in awe of your word.162 I am as glad becauseof your promise *as one who finds great spoils.163 As for lies, I hateand abhor them, *but your law is my love.164 Seven times a day do Ipraise you, *because of your righteous judgments.165 Great peace have theywho love your law; *for them there is no stumbling block.166 I have hoped for yoursalvation, O LORD, *and have fulfilled your commandments.167 I have kept yourdecrees *and I have loved them deeply.168 I have kept yourcommandments and decrees, *for all my ways are before you.TawAppropinquet deprecatio169 Let my cry come beforeyou, O LORD; *give me understanding, according to your word.170 Let my supplicationcome before you; *deliver me, according to your promise.171 My lips shall pourforth your praise, *when you teach me your statutes.172 My tongue shall singof your promise, *for all your commandments are righteous.173 Let your hand be readyto help me, *for I have chosen your commandments.174 I long for yoursalvation, O LORD, *and your law is my delight.175 Let me live, and Iwill praise you, *and let your judgments help me.176 I have gone astraylike a sheep that is lost; *search for your servant,for I do not forget your commandments.Twenty-seventh Day:MorningPrayer
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.The Lessons
BCP 84–96Old TestamentJudg 18:16–31 Canticle 9, BCP 86
New TestamentActs 8:14–25 Canticle 16, BCP 92
GospelJohn 6:1–15 Canticle 21, BCP 95
The Old Testament Lesson
Judg 18:16–31 NRSVUE ↗
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Canticle 9 · The First Song of Isaiah
Surely, it is God who saves me; *I will trust in him and not be afraid.For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, *and he will be my Savior.Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing *from the springs of salvation.And on that day you shall say, *Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;Make his deeds known among the peoples; *see that they remember that his Name is exalted.Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, *and this is known in all the world.Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, *for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.
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.The New Testament Lesson
Acts 8:14–25 NRSVUE ↗
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Canticle 16 · The Song of Zechariah
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *he has come to his people and set them free.He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *born of the house of his servant David.Through his holy prophets he promised of old,that he would save us from our enemies, *from the hands of all who hate us.He promised to show mercy to our fathers *and to remember his holy covenant.This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *to set us free from the hands of our enemies,Free to worship him without fear, *holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,To give his people knowledge of salvation *by the forgiveness of their sins.In the tender compassion of our God *the dawn from on high shall break upon us,To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
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.The Gospel
John 6:1–15 NRSVUE ↗
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Canticle 21 · You are God
You are God: we praise you;You are the Lord: we acclaim you;You are the eternal Father:All creation worships you.To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.The glorious company of apostles praise you.The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you;Father, of majesty unbounded,your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.You, Christ, are the king of glory,the eternal Son of the Father.When you became man to set us freeyou did not shun the Virgin's womb.You overcame the sting of deathand opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.You are seated at God's right hand in glory.We believe that you will come and be our judge.Come then, Lord, and help your people,bought with the price of your own blood,and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.
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.The Apostles’ Creed
BCP 96Officiant and People together
I believe in God, the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spiritand born of the Virgin Mary.He suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayers
BCP 98OfficiantThe Lord be with you.
PeopleAnd also with you.
OfficiantLet us pray.
Officiant and People
Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.
Suffrages B
OfficiantSave your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;
PeopleGovern and uphold them, now and always.
OfficiantDay by day we bless you;
PeopleWe praise your Name for ever.
OfficiantLord, keep us from all sin today;
PeopleHave mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.
OfficiantLord, show us your love and mercy;
PeopleFor we put our trust in you.
OfficiantIn you, Lord, is our hope;
PeopleAnd we shall never hope in vain.
The Collects
A Collect for Peace
A Collect for Grace
A Prayer for Mission
Prayer 11 · For the Parish BCP 817
Prayer 25 · For those in the Armed Forces of our Country BCP 823
Prayer 35 · For the Poor and the Neglected BCP 826
Thanksgiving 6 · For Heroic Service BCP 839
A Collect for Peace
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.A Collect for Grace
Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.A Prayer for Mission
O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer 11 · For the Parish (BCP 817)
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer 25 · For those in the Armed Forces of our Country (BCP 823)
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer 35 · For the Poor and the Neglected (BCP 826)
Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Thanksgiving 6 · For Heroic Service (BCP 839)
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Thanksgiving for the Social OrderTexts from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Open BCP Online ↗.
Prayers and Thanksgivings
Prayers and thanksgivings may be offered here.
The General Thanksgiving
BCP 101Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,we your unworthy servants give you humble thanksfor all your goodness and loving-kindnessto us and to all whom you have made.We bless you for our creation, preservation,and all the blessings of this life;but above all for your immeasurable lovein the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,not only with our lips, but in our lives,by giving up ourselves to your service,and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;through Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
A Prayer of St. John Chrysostom
BCP 102Officiant and People
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name, you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.The Dismissal
BCP 102OfficiantLet us bless the Lord.
PeopleThanks be to God.
The Officiant may conclude
Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to him from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen.