The Great Silence (bedtime)

This prayer concludes the day…Also called Compline, from the Latin word for completion, it begins with a gentle evaluation of the day…The Great Silence teaches us to be healthy sinners, living in neither denial of our sin, nor despair because of it.

The second theme is darkness – protection from some forms and acceptance of others.  We ask the Spirit to guard against our Enemy, protecting our zeal and innocence in Christ…

On the other hand, we welcome the soft darkness that is exquisitely beautiful and healing.  God dims the lights on our weary bodies, making the way for sleep…

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD,

“He is my refuge and my fortress,

My God, in whom I trust.”

Psalm 91:1-2