Liturgical Guide: Evening Prayer (Vespers)

The hymns selected for Evening Prayer (Vespers) in Divine Office reflect the principal theme of thanksgiving. Chapter 2:39 of the General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours says of this of Evening Prayer: "When evening approaches and the day is already far spent, evening prayer is celebrated in order that 'we may give thanks for what has been given us, or what we have done well, during the day.' We also recall the redemption through the prayer we send up 'like incense in the Lord's sight,' and in which 'the raising up of our hands' becomes 'an evening sacrifice.' " LITURGY OF THE HOURS (ICEL-1975)32. Now We Thank We All Our God33. O Christ, You Are the Light and Day34. Lord Jesus Christ, Abide With Us35. The Setting Sun36. O Father, Whose Creating Hand37. For the Fruits of His Creation38. When in His Own Image39. At the Name of Jesus40. Love Divine All Loves Excelling41. Now Fades All Earthly Splendor42. Day is Done43. O Worship the King44. Romans VIII (For Those Who Love God)45. Let All Things Now Living46. Father, We Thank Thee47. We Plough the Fields and Scatter182. O God, Our Help in Ages Past184. O Radiant Light, O Sun Divine