One of our influences over the years has been the prayers of the Northumbrian community. You can see their links to Evening Prayers (Compline) at the side of this blog. A couple of years ago I modified them (greatly, trying to capture the essence but making them simple and brief enough for children). That product sat on my computer desktop waiting to be printed all this time—a little commentary on my ability to procrastinate. Anyway, I recently printed it up and we've been using it. Eventually, I'd like have the kids illustrate it and in a few weeks, when they have become more familiar with them, add parts as is traditionally done at Compline. I have included the text below for any of you who have children to use as you wish.
King Jesus, may we follow you.
Spirit, may we be strong through you.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
May we like mirrors reflect your love, justice, wisdom, generosity and hospitality.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Be yours entirely, O Father, Son and holy Spirit.
Be our safe shelter tonight.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
We rest today’s play and work in your care
And ask that you give us peaceful rest to be ready for tomorrow: in which we will show our love for you and for our neighbors.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
May the Messiah be in our dreams,
May god’s Breath be in our rest.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Jesus, direct us,
Spirit, strengthen us for your work.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
The peace of the hopeful Messiah
The peace of the graceful Wind
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Sunday
The Ita Compline
Father, may our lives be focused on you.King Jesus, may we follow you.
Spirit, may we be strong through you.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Monday
The Aidan Compline
God you are great.May we like mirrors reflect your love, justice, wisdom, generosity and hospitality.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Tuesday
The Cuthbert Compline
O God, may every part of our lives, from our toes to our head,Be yours entirely, O Father, Son and holy Spirit.
Be our safe shelter tonight.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Wednesday
The Felgild Compline
Calm us, Father, and help us to be still.We rest today’s play and work in your care
And ask that you give us peaceful rest to be ready for tomorrow: in which we will show our love for you and for our neighbors.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Thursday
The Ebba Compline
May the Father be in our sleepMay the Messiah be in our dreams,
May god’s Breath be in our rest.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Friday
The Boisil Compline
Father, protect us,Jesus, direct us,
Spirit, strengthen us for your work.
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
Saturday
The Patrick Compline
The peace of the joyful FatherThe peace of the hopeful Messiah
The peace of the graceful Wind
The peace of all peace be ours this night, in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy Spirit.
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