My apologies for the delay between posts. I just started my undergrad and had to move in. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this instruction on how to pray Evensong. The base fundamentals are the same as Mattins. Enjoy!
Evensong is the second of the two major hours. It mirrors Mattins in structure, and some elements are repeated. The introduction to Evensong is identical to that of Mattins, with the verses from Scripture, then the exhortation, and finally confession and absolution (not sacramental, but similar to what is done at the confeitor in the Mass). After that, the opening responses are said. Unlike Mattins, there is no Invitatory psalm; instead, you go straight into the recitation of the Psalter (flip your maroon ribbon). You just need to find the day and the time (e.g., day 23 and morning prayer). After the Psalter, use your purple ribbon, and the First Lesson is read. Then flip back to the Ordinary and read the Magnificat. After the Magnificat, flip back to the lessons (purple ribbon). After that, you will read the Nunc dimittis. Following the Nunc dimittis, you will say the Apostles Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Versicles and Responses. Finally, flip to the Collect of the day (red ribbon) and then recite the two ordinary collects. Then pray the prayers for the monarch, clergy, and finally the Prayer of St. John Chrysostom. After that, you are done and have finally prayed Evensong.
I hope this instruction was useful and beneficial. In the future, when I become more used to writing, I may revise this in the future. In the meantime, God bless.
