Evening Prayers

 

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.  Amen. 

O Jesus most sweet, and Father of Jesus most sweet, abide with me, I beseech you, sleep this night with me, that my body may take its rest, yet my heart never sleep, but ever watch with you; that I may with all my heart and soul yearn after you, see you present with me though I be absent, that I may escape all evil. May your angel watch over me, and strengthen me with the sign of the Cross ☩; may Satan flee far from hence, and Jesus alone remain; and those whom I love do you gather also to yourself, and give them rest on the couch of your heart; forsake not them nor me, but bless and protect us, and guard us for ever. Amen.

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 them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead, I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the communion of Saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Look down upon us, O Lord, and watch over the sheep of thy flock, lest the robber that cometh by night lay hold of them to snatch them from thee. For thou, O Lord, art He that sleepeth not, nor slumbereth, remaining ever the guardian of our souls; enlighten thou our heart with the brightness of thy truth that thy loving kindness may ever shine in our hearts.

Thou has saved us, O Lord Jesus Christ, while we have kept watch through the day; guard us this night when we are at rest; and though we sleep, let thy Holy Spirit keep guard over us, and protect us this night and at all times. Through thy mercy, O our God, who livest and governess all things to the ages of ages. Amen.

O Virgin Mary, who art after God the single hope of my soul's salvation, grant me to rest this night under the shadow of thy protection; that I may arise at the due time safe and rejoicing with thanksgiving, and serve more fervently thy Son and thee. Amen.