Compline: Prayers at the End of the Day

In the Episcopal Church, Compline is a night prayer service that takes place at the end of the day. It's the final service of the Daily Office, which also includes Morning Prayer, Noonday Prayer, and Evening Prayer. What's in Compline? A confession of sins Psalms A short scripture reading Versicles and responses The Lord's Prayer Collects for protection during the night The canticle Nunc dimittis ("Lord, you now have set your servant free") Purpose of Compline Compline is a time for quiet reflection and preparation for sleep. It's most effective when it's done without distractions like conversation or noise.