Thursday, September 2
The Midday Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.


The Call to Prayer
Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth;* sing praises to the LORD. He rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens;* he sends forth his voice, his mighty voice.
Psalm 68:33–34

The Request for Presence
For God alone my soul in silence waits;* from him comes my salvation.
Psalm 62:1


The Greeting

Awesome things will you show us in your righteousness,* O God of our salvation, O Hope of all the ends of the earth . . .
Psalm 65:5

The Refrain for the Midday Lessons

Happy are they who trust in the LORD!* they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods.
Psalm 40:4

A Reading

Blessed are those who have discovered wisdom, those who have acquired understanding! Gaining her is more rewarding than silver, her yield is more valuable than gold. She is beyond the price of pearls, nothing you could covet is her equal. In her right hand is length of days; in her left hand, riches and honor. Her ways are delightful ways, her paths all lead to contentment. She is a tree of life for those who hold her fast, those who cling to her live happy lives.
Proverbs 3:13–18

The Refrain

Happy are they who trust in the LORD!* they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods.

The Midday Psalm

Those Who Make Idols

Their idols are silver and gold,* the work of human hands. They have mouths, but they cannot speak;* eyes have they, but they cannot see; They have ears, but they cannot hear;* noses, but they cannot smell; They have hands, but they cannot feel; feet, but they cannot walk;* they make no sound with their throat. Those who make them are like them,* and so are all who put their trust in them.
Psalm 115:4–8

The Refrain

Happy are they who trust in the LORD!* they do not resort to evil spirits or turn to false gods.

The Cry of the Church

Be, Lord, my helper and forsake me not. Do not despise me, O God, my savior.
THE SHORT BREVIARY

The Lord's Prayer

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.

The Prayer Appointed for the Week

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in my heart the love of your Name; increase in me true religion; nourish me with all goodness; and bring forth in me the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.†

The Concluding Prayer of the Church

May God have mercy on me, forgive me my sins and bring me to life everlasting. In Jesus’ name. Amen.