Episcopal Church
of the Good Shepherd
SERVICES
SUNDAY AT 10:30 AM
2nd and 4th SUNDAY AT 8:00 AM
WEDNESDAY AT 6:00 PM
Prayers of the Nine Days:
Keeping Watch
from Ascension
to Pentecost
1. First Day (Friday after Ascension): Come, Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life; be my guide in perplexity, defend me from error, and lead me to truth; grant that I may know and do what is right, and be in me a fountain of living water springing up into life everlasting.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
2. Second Day (Saturday after Ascension): Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and help me to know God revealed in the Word made flesh, the promise of grace and the hope of glory.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
3. Third Day (Sunday): Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and teach me to know myself and recognize God’s call to me in my daily life and work.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
4. Fourth Day (Monday): Come, O Spirit of counsel, guide me in right pathways, turn me away from evil, and lead me by your commandments to the joy of eternal life.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
5. Fifth Day (Tuesday): Come, O Spirit of Fortitude, give me courage and determination, that in all pain and uncertainty, I may with calm and confident spirit remain strong in faith, patient in hope, and constant in love.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
6. Sixth Day (Wednesday): Come, O Spirit of Knowledge, grant that I may know and accept the will of God, that recognizing the true value of the things of this world, I may use them rightly, and always with thanksgiving.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
7. Seventh Day (Thursday): Come, O Spirit of Devotion, and help me to love God with all my heart and soul and strength, that I may find in you my best and truest joy.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
8. Eighth Day (Friday): Come, Spirit of Holy Reverence, that I may stand in awe of God, never presuming on your mercy and never forgetting before whom I must account for my life, my actions, and my words.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
9. Ninth Day (Saturday): Come, O Bountiful Spirit, and bring forth in my life the manifold fruits of thy presence and create in me:
Love toward God and my neighbor,
Joy and wonder in all God’s work,
The peace that Jesus promises,
Patience born of faith and hope,
Kindness that reflects God’s mercy,
Generosity that uses all as God intends,
Faithfulness that is constant and reliable,
Gentleness that I may do harm to no one,
Self-control that my life will conform to the mind of Christ.
After a time of silent meditation, pray:
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 those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
May the Father’s will be done in me and through me. May I follow more nearly the call of Jesus my Lord. O mighty Spirit of the Living God, may you be praised and glorified forever and ever. Amen.
O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth,
the One who is everywhere present and filling all things,
the Treasury of Blessings and Giver of Life:
Come and abide in us, and cleanse us from every impurity,
and save our souls,
O Good One.