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,…