The Midday Office

Tremble, then, and do not sin;* speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. Offer the appointed sacrifices* and put your trust in the LORD.

In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free,* incline your ear to me and save me.

Exalt yourself above the heavens, O God,* and your glory over all the earth.

"Be still, then, and know that I am God;* I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."

At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence. When that time comes, your own people will be spared, all those whose names are written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.

"Be still, then, and know that I am God,* I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."

Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens;* praise him in the heights. Praise him, all you angels of his;* praise him, all his host. Praise him, sun and moon;* praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, heaven of heavens,* and you waters above the heavens. Let them praise the Name of the LORD;* for he commanded, and they were created. He made them stand fast for ever and ever;* he gave them a law which shall not pass away.

"Be still, then, and know that I am God;* I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth."

Michael, Gabriel, Cherubim and Seraphim cease not to cry daily: You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, alleluia.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and 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 yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant me the fullness of your grace, that I, running to obtain your promises, may become a partaker of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.†

Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted the ministries of the angels and men in a wonderful order. Mercifully grant now that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.†