“How to find lasting happiness.” Psalm 119:1-8 (antiphon: v. 1)
Aleph
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Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
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Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,
who seek him with their whole heart,
3
who also do no wrong,
but walk in his ways!
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You have commanded your precepts
to be kept diligently.
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Oh that my ways may be steadfast
in keeping your statutes!
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Then I shall not be put to shame,
having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.
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I will praise you with an upright heart,
when I learn your righteous rules.
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I will keep your statutes;
do not utterly forsake me!
Glory be to the Father and I to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- I ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
Blessed are those whose way is blameless,
who walk in the law of the Lord!
COLLECT OF THE DAY
O Lord, graciously hear the prayers of Your people that we who justly suffer the consequence of our sin may be mercifully delivered by Your goodness to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen