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Evensong: a brief history

Evensong: a brief history

Evensong simply stated is an evening service. It is primarily a service of scripture (sung and read) and prayer. The service has its roots in scripture where we read examples of prayer and worship at various times of day:

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went home. And in his upper room, with his windows open toward Jerusalem, he knelt down on his knees three times that day, and prayed and gave thanks before his God, as was his custom since early days.” -Daniel 6:10

“I rise before the dawning of the morning,…

Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Jordan Doolittle

Psalms & Hymns Calendar

Sunday, September 05, 2010
Title Page No. Lyrics MP3
All Peoples Clap Your Hands for JoyPsalm 47 CC 87 Listen
Out of the Depth of SadnessPsalm 130 CC 168 Lyrics
I in the Lord Do Put My TrustPsalm 11 CC 12
The Fear of the LordHymn SS 14
Except the Lord Build the HousePsalm 127 SS 9
Soul, Adorn Thyself with GladnessHymn CC 214 Listen
Soul, Adorn Thyself with GladnessHymn CC 214 Listen