Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Thursday in the Eighth Week After Pentecost
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Psalms
59
First Lesson
I Samuel 13
Second Lesson
II Corinthians 6
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
Psalms
63; 64
First Lesson
Nehemiah 1
Second Lesson
John 1:29–51
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.