Friday after Ash Wednesday

The lessons

Morning, first lesson

Genesis 37

Morning, second lesson

Matthew 25:1–30

Evening, first lesson

Genesis 40

Evening, second lesson

Romans 15

The lessons come from the Revised Tables of Lessons (1922). The psalms follow the day of the month, in the order of 1662. Open a date in the app to sing the psalm of that day.

The collect

The collect for the First day of Lent, Commonly called Ash-Wednesday, from the Book of Common Prayer (1662).

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.