“The believer longs for God’s salvation.” Psalm 119:81-88 (antiphon: v. 81)
81
My soul longs for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
82
My eyes long for your promise;
I ask, “When will you comfort me?”
83
For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke,
yet I have not forgotten your statutes.
84
How long must your servant endure?
When will you judge those who persecute me?
85
The insolent have dug pitfalls for me;
they do not live according to your law.
86
All your commandments are sure;
they persecute me with falsehood; help me!
87
They have almost made an end of me on earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
88
In your steadfast love give me life,
that I may keep the testimonies of your mouth.
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. I Amen.
81
My soul longs for your salvation;
I hope in your word.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Merciful Lord cleanse and defend Your Church by the sacrifice of Christ. United with Him in Holy Baptism, give us grace to receive with thanksgiving the fruits of His redeeming work and daily follow in His way; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord. who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.