Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and peace without stumbling and without stain: that, reaching the evening victorious over all temptation, we may praise You, the eternal God, who is blessed and governs all things, world without end. Amen.

2 O you who hear prayer,

    to you shall all flesh come.
3 When iniquities prevail against me,
    you atone for our transgressions.
4  Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
    to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
    the holiness of your temple!
 5 By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness,
    O God of our salvation,
   the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas;
6 the one who by his strength established the mountains,
    being girded with might;
7 who stills the roaring of the seas,
    the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples,
8 so that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs.
   You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy.

Psalm 65 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Proverbs 17:1-20 - 1 Timothy 3:1-16 - Matthew 12:43-50