Exult, let them exult,

the hosts of heaven,

exult, let Angel
ministers of God exult,
 let the trumpet of
salvation sound aloud
our mighty King’s
triumph!
 Be glad, let earth be
glad, as glory floods
her, ablaze with light
from her eternal King,
 let all corners of the
earth be glad, knowing
an end to gloom and
darkness.
 Rejoice, let Mother
Church also rejoice,
arrayed with the
lightning of his glory,
let this holy building
shake with joy, filled
with the mighty voices
of the peoples.
V. Lift up your hearts.
V. Let us give thanks
to the Lord our God.
 It is truly right and
just, with ardent love
of mind and heart and
with devoted service of
our voice, to acclaim
our God invisible,
 the almighty Father,
and Jesus Christ, our
Lord, his Son, his Only
Begotten.
 Who for our sake
paid Adam’s debt to
the eternal Father,
and,
pouring out his own
dear Blood, wiped
clean the record of
our ancient
sinfulness.
 These, then, are the
feasts of Passover, in
which is slain the
Lamb,
 the one true Lamb,
whose Blood anoints
the doorposts of
believers.
 This is the night,
when once you led our
forebears, Israel’s
children,
from slavery in Egypt
and made them pass
dry-shod through the
Red Sea.
 This is the night that
with a pillar of fire
banished the darkness
of sin.
 This is the night that
even now, throughout
the world, sets
Christian believers
 apart from worldly
vices and from the
gloom of sin, leading
them to grace
and joining them to his
holy ones. This is the
night, when Christ
broke the prison-bars
of death and rose
victorious from the
underworld.
 Our birth would have
been no gain, had we
not been redeemed. O
wonder of your humble
care for us!
 O love, O charity
beyond all telling, to
ransom a slave you
gave away your Son!
O truly necessary sin of
Adam, destroyed
completely by the
Death of Christ!
 O happy fault that
earned so great, so
glorious a Redeemer!
O truly blessed night,
worthy alone to know
the time and hour
when Christ rose from
the underworld!
 This is the night of
which it is written:
The night shall be as
bright as day,
dazzling is the night
for me, and full of
gladness.
The sanctifying power
of this night dispels
wickedness,
 washes faults away,
restores innocence to
the fallen,
and joy to mourners,
drives out hatred,
fosters concord, and
brings down the
mighty.
On this, your night of
grace, O holy Father,
accept this candle, a
solemn offering,
the work of bees and of
your servants’ hands,
an evening sacrifice of
praise,
 this gift from your
most holy Church. But
now we know the
praises of this pillar,
 which glowing fire
ignites for God’s
honor, a fire into many
flames divided,
 yet never dimmed by
sharing of its light, for
it is fed by melting
wax,
 drawn out by mother
bees to build a torch so
precious.
 O truly blessed night,
when things of heaven
are wed to those of
earth, and divine to the
human.
 Therefore, O Lord, we
pray you that this
candle, hallowed to the
honor of your name,
 may persevere
undimmed, to
overcome the darkness
of this night.
Receive it as a pleasing
fragrance, and let it
mingle with the lights
of heaven.
 May this flame be
found still burning by
the Morning Star:
 the one Morning Star
who never sets, Christ
your Son, who, coming
back from death’s
domain,
 has shed his peaceful
light on humanity, and
lives and reigns for
ever and ever.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
 Bless the LORD, O my soul!
O LORD, my God, you are
great indeed! You are clothed
with majesty and glory, robed
in light as with a cloak.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
You fixed the earth upon its
foundation, not to be moved
forever; with the ocean, as
with a garment, you covered
it; above the mountains the
waters stood.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
You send forth springs into the
watercourses that wind among
the mountains. Beside them
the birds of heaven dwell; from
among the branches they send
forth their song.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
You water the mountains from
your palace; the earth is replete
with the fruit of your works.
You raise grass for the cattle,
and vegetation for man's use,
producing bread from the
earth.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
 How manifold are your
works, O LORD! In wisdom
you have wrought them all—
the earth is full of your
creatures. Bless the LORD, O
my soul! Alleluia.
 Send forth, send forth your
Spirit, O Lord. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth. Renew the face
of the earth.
Preserve me, O God, preserve
me, O God; I take refuge in
you. Preserve me, O God,
preserve me, O God; I take
refuge in you.
O LORD, my allotted portion
and my cup, you it is who
hold fast my lot. I set the
LORD ever before me; with
him at my right hand I shall
not be disturbed.
Preserve me, O God, preserve
me, O God; I take refuge in
you. Preserve me, O God,
preserve me, O God; I take
refuge in you.
Therefore my heart is glad
and my soul rejoices, my
body, too, abides in
confidence; because
you will not abandon my soul
to the netherworld, nor will
you suffer your faithful one
to undergo corruption.
Preserve me, O God, preserve
me, O God; I take refuge in
you. Preserve me, O God,
preserve me, O God; I take
refuge in you.
You will show me the path to
life, fullness of joys in your
presence, the delights at your
right hand forever.
Preserve me, O God, preserve
me, O God; I take refuge in
you. Preserve me, O God,
preserve me, O God; I take
refuge in you.
 I will sing to the Lord,
glorious His triumph. I will
sing to the Lord, glorious His
triumph.
 I will sing to the LORD, for
he is gloriously triumphant;
horse and chariot he has cast
into the sea. My strength and
my courage is the LORD,
 and he has been my savior.
He is my God, I praise him;
the God of my father, I extol
him.
 I will sing to the Lord,
glorious His triumph. I will
sing to the Lord, glorious His
triumph.
 The LORD is a warrior,
LORD is his name! Pharaoh's
chariots and army he hurled
into the sea; the elite of his
officers were submerged in
the Red Sea.
 I will sing to the Lord,
glorious His triumph. I will
sing to the Lord, glorious His
triumph.
The flood waters covered them,
they sank into the depths like a
stone. Your right hand, O
LORD, magnificent in power,
your right hand, O LORD, has
shattered the enemy.
 I will sing to the Lord,
glorious His triumph. I will
sing to the Lord, glorious His
triumph.
 You brought in the people
you redeemed and planted
them on the mountain of your
inheritance the place where
you made your seat,
 O LORD, the sanctuary,
LORD, which your hands
established. The LORD shall
reign forever and ever.
 I will sing to the Lord,
glorious His triumph. I will
sing to the Lord, glorious His
triumph.
 You have the message of
eternal life, O Lord. You have
the message of eternal life.
 The law of the LORD is
perfect, refreshing the soul;
the decree of the LORD is
trustworthy, giving wisdom
to the simple.
 You have the message of
eternal life, O Lord. You have
the message of eternal life.
The precepts of the LORD are
right, rejoicing the heart; the
command of the LORD is
clear, enlightening the eye.
 You have the message of
eternal life, O Lord. You have
the message of eternal life.
The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever; the
ordinances of the LORD are
true, all of them just.
 You have the message of
eternal life, O Lord. You have
the message of eternal life.
They are more precious than
gold, than a heap of purest
gold; sweeter also than syrup
or honey from the comb.
 You have the message of
eternal life, O Lord. You have
the message of eternal life.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Give thanks to the LORD, for
he is good, for his mercy
endures forever. Let the house
of Israel say, "His mercy
endures forever."
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
 The right hand of the LORD
has struck with power; the
right hand of the LORD is
exalted. I shall not die, but
live, and declare the works of
the LORD.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
 The stone the builders
rejected has become the
cornerstone. By the LORD has
this been done; it is
wonderful in our eyes.
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Alleluia!
LORD, HAVE MERCY.

CHRIST, HAVE MERCY.

LORD, HAVE MERCY.

HOLY MARY,
MOTHER OF
GOD,
 SAINT
MICHAEL,
HOLY ANGELS
OF GOD,
SAINT JOHN
THE BAPTIST,
SAINT JOSEPH,
SAINT PETER
AND SAINT
PAUL,
 SAINT
ANDREW,
SAINT JOHN,
SAINT MARY
MAGDALENE,
 SAINT
STEPHEN,
 SAINT
IGNATIUS OF
ANTIOCH,
 SAINT
LAWRENCE,
 SAINT
PERPETUA
AND SAINT
FELICITY,
SAINT AGNES,
 SAINT
GREGORY,
 SAINT
AUGUSTINE,
 SAINT
ATHANASIUS,
SAINT BASIL,
 SAINT
MARTIN,
 SAINT
BENEDICT,
 SAINT
FRANCIS AND
SAINT
DOMINIC,
 SAINT
FRANCIS
XAVIER,
SAINT JOHN
VIANNEY,
 SAINT
CATHERINE OF
SIENA,
SAINT TERESA
OF JESUS,
ALL HOLY
MEN AND
WOMEN,
SAINTS OF
GOD,
LORD, BE MERCIFUL,

FROM ALL EVIL,

FROM EVERY SIN,

FROM EVERLASTING DEATH,

BY YOUR INCARNATION,
 BY YOUR DEATH AND
RESURRECTION,

BY THE OUTPOURING OF THE

HOLY SPIRIT,
BE MERCIFUL TO US SINNERS,
BRING THESE CHOSEN ONES
TO NEW BIRTH THROUGH THE
GRACE OF BAPTISM,
 MAKE THIS FONT HOLY BY
YOUR GRACE FOR THE NEW
BIRTH OF YOUR CHILDREN,
JESUS, SON OF THE
LIVING GOD,
 ALMIGHTY EVER-LIVING
GOD, BE PRESENT BY THE
MYSTERIES OF YOUR GREAT
LOVE AND SEND FORTH THE
SPIRIT OF ADOPTION TO
CREATE THE NEW PEOPLES
 BROUGHT TO BIRTH FOR
YOU IN THE FONT OF
BAPTISM, SO THAT WHAT IS
TO BE CARRIED OUT BY OUR
HUMBLE SERVICE MAY BE
BROUGHT
 TO FULFILLMENT BY YOUR
MIGHTY POWER. THROUGH
CHRIST OUR LORD.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

1. For the Holy Catholic Church

throughout the world, that she
may grow this night in the Risen
Life of Christ, let us pray to the
Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
2. That the Risen Lord may
illumine the minds of
government leaders to enable
them to protect the right to life
of every human being, let us
pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

3. For all who are being baptized

and received into the Church
this night, that they may grow in
holiness, let us pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

4. That the light of the Risen

Christ may shine upon the poor,
the afflicted, the hungry, the
homeless, and the unborn, let us
pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
 PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

5. For all who have died, that

Christ, who conquered death,
may welcome them to the
eternal feast of life and light, let
us pray to the Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

“Lord, graciously
hear us.”
OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN…
HALLOWED BE THY NAME.
THY KINGDOM COME..
THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT
IS IN HEAVEN.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY
BREAD.
AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS.
AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS.
FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, AND
THE POWER, AND THE GLORY
FOREVER. AMEN.