Evening Prayer on Tuesday — Tuesday, 1 September 2026 — Giles of Provence, Hermit, c.710 [Commemoration]

Preparation

O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.

The Blessing of Light (page 110) may replace the Preparation at Evening Prayer on any occasion.

One or more of the following is said or sung:

A prayer of thanksgiving (page 110),

Blessed are you, Lord God, creator of day and night: to you be praise and glory for ever. As darkness falls you renew your promise to reveal among us the light of your presence. By the light of Christ, your living Word, dispel the darkness of our hearts that we may walk as children of light and sing your praise throughout the world. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: Blessed be God for ever.

or a suitable hymn,

or A Song of Mercy and Truth

1 O God, will you not give us life again, that your people may rejoice in you?

2 Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

3 Truly, his salvation is near to those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

4 Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other;

5 Truth shall spring up from the earth and righteousness look down from heaven.

6 Righteousness shall go before him and direct his steps in the way.

Psalm 85.6, 7, 9-11, 13

Glory 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.

This opening prayer may be said

That this evening may be holy, good and peaceful, let us pray with one heart and mind.

Silence is kept.

As our evening prayer rises before you, O God, so may your mercy come down upon us to cleanse our hearts and set us free to sing your praise now and for ever. Amen.

The Word of God

Psalmody

The appointed psalmody is said.

Psalm (134)

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

1 Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you that by night stand in the house of the Lord.

2 Lift up your hands towards the sanctuary and bless the Lord.

3 The Lord who made heaven and earth give you blessing out of Zion.

Bless the Lord, O my soul.

Guard all your household, Lord, through the dark night of faith, and purify the hearts of those who wait on you, until your kingdom dawns with the rising of your Son, Christ, the morning star.

Psalm 135

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

1 Alleluia. Praise the name of the Lord; give praise, you servants of the Lord,

2 You that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God.

3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; make music to his name, for it is lovely.

4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself and Israel for his own possession.

5 For I know that the Lord is great and that our Lord is above all gods.

6 The Lord does whatever he pleases in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all the deeps.

7 He brings up the clouds from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning with the rain and brings the winds out of his treasuries.

8 He smote the firstborn of Egypt, the firstborn of man and beast.

9 He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh and all his servants.

10 He smote many nations and slew mighty kings:

11 Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, the king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan.

12 He gave their land as a heritage, a heritage for Israel his people.

13 Your name, O Lord, endures for ever and shall be remembered through all generations.

14 For the Lord will vindicate his people and have compassion on his servants.

15 The idols of the nations are but silver and gold, the work of human hands.

16 They have mouths, but cannot speak; eyes have they, but cannot see;

17 They have ears, but cannot hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths.

18 Those who make them shall become like them, and so will all who put their trust in them.

19 Bless the Lord, O house of Israel; O house of Aaron, bless the Lord.

20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi; you who fear the Lord, bless the Lord.

21 Blessed be the Lord from Zion, who dwells in Jerusalem. Alleluia.

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good.

Wise and gracious God, save us from the idols of our hearts and keep us in your living presence, that we may become a people for your praise in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Each psalm or group of psalms may end with

Glory 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.

If there are two Scripture readings, the first may be read here, or both may be read after the canticle.

Proverbs 18.10-21

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their strong city; in their imagination it is like a high wall. Before destruction one’s heart is haughty, but humility goes before honour. If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame. The human spirit will endure sickness; but a broken spirit—who can bear? An intelligent mind acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. A gift opens doors; it gives access to the great. The one who first states a case seems right, until the other comes and cross-examines. Casting the lot puts an end to disputes and decides between powerful contenders. An ally offended is stronger than a city; such quarrelling is like the bars of a castle. From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied; the yield of the lips brings satisfaction. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

Canticle

A Song of the Holy City, or another suitable canticle, for example, number 72 (page 630), may be said

I saw the holy city coming down out of heaven from God. Alleluia.

1 I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away and the sea was no more.

2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

3 And I heard a great voice from the throne saying, ‘Behold, the dwelling of God is among mortals.

4 ‘He will dwell with them and they shall be his peoples, and God himself will be with them.

5 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more.

6 ‘Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away.’

7 And the One who sat upon the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’

Revelation 21.1-5a

To the One who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might, for ever and ever. Amen.

I saw the holy city coming down out of heaven from God. Alleluia.

Scripture Reading

One or more readings appointed for the day are read.

The reading(s) may be followed by a time of silence.

Romans 14.10-end

Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.’ So then, each of us will be accountable to God.

Let us therefore no longer pass judgement on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling-block or hindrance in the way of another. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. If your brother or sister is being injured by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whom Christ died. So do not let your good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and has human approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for you to make others fall by what you eat; it is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother or sister stumble. The faith that you have, have as your own conviction before God. Blessed are those who have no reason to condemn themselves because of what they approve. But those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.

A suitable song or chant, or a responsory in this or another form, may follow

Open my eyes, O Lord that I may see the wonders of your law. Open my eyes, O Lord that I may see the wonders of your law. Lead me in the path of your commandments that I may see the wonders of your law. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Open my eyes, O Lord that I may see the wonders of your law.

from Psalm 119

Gospel Canticle

The Magnificat (The Song of Mary) is normally said, or Great and Wonderful (page 629) may be said

You have mercy on those who fear you, from generation to generation.

1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; he has looked with favour on his lowly servant.

2 From this day all generations will call me blessed; the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his name.

3 He has mercy on those who fear him, from generation to generation.

4 He has shown strength with his arm and has scattered the proud in their conceit,

5 Casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly.

6 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.

7 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel, to remember his promise of mercy,

8 The promise made to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children for ever.

Luke 1.46-55

Glory 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.

You have mercy on those who fear you, from generation to generation.

Prayers

Thanksgiving may be made for the day.

Intercessions are offered for peace for individuals and their needs

Prayers may include the following concerns from the cycle on pages 362–363

All who are sick in body, mind or spirit Those in the midst of famine or disaster Victims of abuse and violence, intolerance and prejudice Those who are bereaved All who work in the medical and healing professions

One of the forms of prayer found on pages 362–371 may be used.

These responses may be used

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer

(or)

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Silence may be kept.

The Collect of the day is said

Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer is said

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, 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 the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

(or)

Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us

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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Conclusion

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

© The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England, 2000–2005 Official Common Worship apps, books and eBooks are available from Church House Publishing.

The Bible readings (other than the psalms) are from The New Revised Standard Version Anglicized Edition, copyright 1989, 1995 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Implemented by Simon Kershaw at Crucix. Implementation copyright © Simon Kershaw, 2002–2021.