Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Wednesday in the Thirteenth 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
136
First Lesson
II Samuel 13 or 13:1–29, 38–39
Second Lesson
Colossians 2:8–19
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
137; 138
First Lesson
Amos 7
Second Lesson
John 20
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.