4 The Sarum Compline. Ps. 85:5. salvation, Ps. 70:2 O B. me.

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3 Compline R The bell being rung for commencement of office, all rise say in silence: Our Far 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. Save us from time of trial, deliver us from evil. For kingdom, power, glory are yours, now for ever. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, blessed is fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mor of God, pray for us sinners now, at hour of our death. Amen After Our Far Hail Mary are said, let Officiant begin Compline thus:

4 4 The Sarum Compline R estore salvation, O B us again, A. O put indignation toward us. me. God God, A. O be LORD, pleased make of Ps. 85:5 our away your to Ps. 70:2 de-liver haste to help me! Glory be to Far

5 Ordinary Time 5 to Son, to Ho- ly Spi- rit. As it was in be gin ning, is now, e ver shall be : world with out end. A men. Al le- lu- ia. T

6 6 The Sarum Compline Ant. B VIII.i. A God me e gracious. nswer of room my Psalm iiij. me right when I when was I call, * You in O gave distress. Be gracious to me, * hear my prayer. How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? * How long will you love vain words, seek after lies? But know that Lord has set apart faithful for himself ; * Lord hears

7 when I call to him. Ordinary Time 7 When you are disturbed, do not sin; * ponder it on your beds, be silent. Offer right sacrifi ces, * put your trust in Lord. There are many who say, O that we might see some good! * Let light of your face shine on us, O Lord! You have put gladness in my heart * more than when ir grain wine abound. I will both lie down sleep in peace; * for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety. Glory be to Far to Son, * to Holy Spirit. As it was in beginning, is now, ever shall be: * world without end. Amen. Psalm xxxi. In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; * in your righteousness deliver me.

8 8 The Sarum Compline Incline your ear to me; * rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, * a strong fortress to save me. You are indeed my rock my fortress; * for your name s sake lead me guide me, take me out of net that is hidden for me, * for you are my refuge. Into your h I commit my spirit; * you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. Glory be to Far to Son, * to Holy Spirit. As it was in beginning, is now, ever shall be: * world without end. Amen. Psalm xci. You who live in shelter of Most High, * who abide in shadow of Almighty, will say to Lord, My refuge my fortress; * my God, in whom I trust.

9 Ordinary Time 9 For he will deliver you from snare of fowler * from deadly pestilence; he will cover you with his pinions, * under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield buckler. * You will not fear terror of night, or arrow that flies by day, or pestilence that stalks in darkness, * or destruction that wastes at noonday. A thous may fall at your side, ten thous at your right h, * but it will not come near you. You will only look with your eyes * see punishment of wicked. Because you have made Lord your refuge,* Most High your dwellingplace, no evil shall befall you, * no scourge come near your tent. For he will comm his angels concerning you * to guard you in all your ways. On ir hs y will bear you up, * so that you will not dash your foot against

10 10 The Sarum Compline a stone. You will tread on lion adder, * young lion serpent you will trample under foot. Those who love me, I will deliver; * I will protect those who know my name. When y call to me, I will answer m; I will be with m in trouble, * I will rescue m honour m. With long life I will satisfy m, * show m my salvation. Psalm cxxxiiij. Come, bless Lord, * all you servants of Lord, who st by night * in house of Lord! Lift up your hs to holy place, * bless Lord. May Lord, maker of heaven earth, * bless you from Zion. Glory be to Far to Son, * to Holy Spirit.

11 Ordinary Time 11 As it was in beginning, is now, ever shall be: * world without end. Amen. Ant. B listen e gracious to me, O LORD, unto my prayer. Chapter B Yet you, O Lord, are in midst of us, we are called by your name; do not forsake us, O Lord our God! A Thanks be to God. Hymn VIII B e-fore ending of Te Lucis day,

12 12 The Sarum Compline Your And now. our of of grace be our 2. From sight, thoughts night that world, peace guard evil From : we to us dreams all From creep, all On pray : allow, keeper terrors Cre-ator de-fend de-luding heedless

13 Ordinary Time 13 Far, hear our cry, Christ Who you, Amen. our with Shall live Lord sleep. 3. Almighty Through most reign high minds dis-armed by Ho-ly Ghost Jesus : eternally.

14 14 The Sarum Compline K B apple eep of der us, your O shadow Lord. eye, hide A. As Custodi Nos us un- of your wings. Ant. P reserve III.iv. L ord, The Gospel Canticle you us. now Nunc Dimittis; Lk. 2:29 32 have set your

15 servant free * to go have Ordinary Time 15 prom- ised; in peace as you For se eyes of mine have seen Savior, * whom you have prepared for all world to see: A Light to enlighten nations, * glory of your people Israel. Glory be to Far to Son, * to Holy Spirit. As it was in beginning, is now, ever shall be: * world without end. Amen. Ant. P reserve waking, us, guard * O us Lord, while while sleeping

16 16 The Sarum Compline that Christ, awake we asleep may may watch rest in with peace. Prayers To be begun by one side, y should be begun by a lesser person thus, petitions are said in alternation. Lord, mercy. Lord, have iij. have mercy. Lord, mercy. iij. have Christ, mercy. have ij.

17 Ordinary Time 17 B Our Far. secretly, n aloud: Save us A. B. I will from tri- al, de-liver lay me time us down of from in evil. peace. A. I will sleep take my rest. Let Officiant say in silence: B I believe in God, Far almighty, creator of heaven earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by power of Holy Spirit born of Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, was buried. He descended to dead. On third day he rose again. He as-

18 18 The Sarum Compline cended into heaven, is seated at right h of Far. He will come again to judge living dead. I believe in Holy Spirit, holy catholic Church, communion of saints, forgiveness of sins, Then aloud: we resurrection life of everlasting. Far, Ho-ly Spi-rit. highly body, Amen. A. Let extol him Son, us A. B. Bless with praise forever.

19 Ordinary Time 19 B. Blessed are you, O Lord! in fir ma ment of Heav en! A. And great ly to be praised, glo- rious, high ly ex alt ed for ev er. B. The Al might y mer ci- ful Lord, bless pre serve us. A. A men.

20 20 The Sarum Compline Let Officiant say following privately, so that it can barely be heard by Choir, firstly facing altar: B I confess to God, Blessed Mary, all Saints, [turning to Choir] to you, I have sinned exceedingly, in thought, word, deed, of my own fault. [looking back to altar] I beseech Holy Mary, all Saints of God, [looking back to Choir] you, to pray for me. The Choir replies turning to Officiant: RC Almighty God, have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, deliver you from all evil, preserve strengn you in all goodness, bring you to everlasting life. B Amen. Then follow petitions, by Officiant, after this manner: W ill you not revive us again,

21 Ordinary Time 21 A. so that your people may rejoice in you? O Lord, vation. this B. Show night us A. your steadfast love, grant B. Vouchsafe keep us O us your sal- Lord! A. in without sin. B. Have mercy upon us, O Lord!

22 22 The Sarum Compline A. Have mercy, we B. O vert have O mercy upon us. Lord! put Lord us. our God be A. Show upon trust of us B. Let in us. hosts! your you. your A. As + con- coun- tenance, we shall be saved.

23 Ordinary Time 23 B. O let B. The my Lord! hear Lord be my come with prayer. unto you. A. And you. A. And cry- ing with your spi-rit. B. Let us pray. Ora. E n- beseech lighten Thee, Orison our O darkness, Lord God! we :

24 24 The Sarum Compline by your great mer cy de- fend us from all per- ils dan gers of this night. Through our Lord Je sus Christ, your Son, who with you lives reigns in u ni- ty of Ho- ly Spi- rit,

25 God, T B with Lord. world he your Ordinary Time 25 Lord without be spi-rit. A. Thanks end. with be you. B. Bless to A. Amen. God. A. And we PRO PACE ECCLESIÆ After Compline, following is said for peace of Church, without note: Psalm cxxiij. To you I lift up my eyes, * O you who are

26 26 The Sarum Compline enthroned in heavens! As eyes of servants * look to h of ir master, as eyes of a maid to h of her mistress, * so our eyes look to Lord our God, until he has mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, * for we have had more than enough of contempt. Our soul has had more than its fill of scorn of those who are at ease, * of contempt of proud. Glory be to Far to Son, * to Holy Spirit. As it was in beginning, is now, ever shall be: * world without end. Amen. The Psalm, being finished, n follows: B Lord, have mercy. A Christ, have mercy. B Lord, have mercy. B Our Far. [Hail Mary.] secretly Then let Officiant say aloud, but without note: B Save us from time of trial. A And deliver us from evil.

27 Ordinary Time 27 B Arise, O Lord! help us. A And deliver us for your name s sake. B O Lord God of Hosts! convert us. A And show us your countenance, we shall be saved. B O Lord! hear my prayer. A And let my crying come unto you. B The Lord be with you. A And with your spirit. B Let us pray. O Lord, favorably receive prayers of your Church; that, being delivered from all adversity error, it may serve you in safety freedom; grant us your peace in our time, through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who with you lives reigns in unity of Holy Spirit, God, world without end. A Amen. This being concluded, let Officiant all Clerks rise from ir prostrate posture, kissing floor or choir stalls. Q

28 Index Sentences The Psalms Psalm iiij Psalm xxxi Psalm xci Psalm cxxxiiij Chapter Hymn The Gospel Canticle Prayers Kyrie Our Far The Apostles Creed Confession, Misereatur Petitions Orison The Peace of Church

29 Acknowledgments The Sarum Rite restoration project is primary source of manuscripts for this booklet: Prof. William Renwick of The Gregorian Institute of Canada very generously provided resources feedback during preparation of this booklet. Fr. Aidan Keller of Holy Protection (Russian) Orthodox Church (Austin, TX) also gave very valuable inputs on penultimate draft. The typesetting is done using L A TEX 2ε GregorioTEX, with basic template available at The Gregorio Project: This English adaptation utilizes various resources for translation purposes, including 1852 edition of The Psalter of Seven Ordinary Hours of Prayer According to Use of Illustrious Excellent Church of Sarum.

30 Hic liber factus est ab oblato Ordinis Sancti Benedicti pro Ecclesia Episcopale Sancti Philippi in Montibus. Tucson, AZ A.D. MMXII