The First day of
Lent,
Commonly called
Ash-Wednesday.
Psalm 6. Domine, ne in
furore
O LORD, rebuke
me not in thine indignation, * neither chasten me in thy displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am weak; * O Lord,
heal me, for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul also is sore troubled: * but, Lord, how long
wilt thou punish me?
4 Turn thee, O Lord, and deliver my soul; * O save me,
for thy mercy’s sake.
5 For in death no man remembereth thee; * and who will
give thee thanks in the pit?
6 I am weary of my groaning; * every night wash I my
bed, and water my couch with my tears.
7 My beauty is gone for very trouble, * and worn away
because of all mine enemies.
8 Away from me, all ye that work iniquity; * for the
LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The Lord hath heard my petition; * the Lord will
receive my prayer.
10 All mine enemies shall be confounded, and sore
vexed; * they shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son * and to the
Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, * world without end. Amen.
The Collect.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
{This
Collect is to be read every day in Lent after the Collect appointed for the
Day.}
Old
Testament Reading: Joel 2.12-17
Psalter:
Psalm 51
Gospel Reading: St. Matthew 6.16-21
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