I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest;
for you, Lord, only, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8

Psalm 134 – Ecce Nunc

Behold now, praise the Lord, *
all you servants of the Lord,
You that stand by night in the house of the Lord, *
even in the courts of the house of our God.
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary *
and sing praises unto the Lord.
The Lord who made heaven and earth *
give you blessing out of Zion.

You keep them in perfect peace whose minds are stayed on you, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:3-4

A period of silence may follow.
Prayers may be offered for ourselves and others. It is appropriate that prayers of thanksgiving for the blessings of the day, and penitence for our sins, be included.

Pray The Lord’s Prayer

O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

If you did not pray “In Early Evening,” you may wish to conclude with the Nunc Dimittus and closing prayers from that office.