Easter Day 
Dawn Service

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| Book of Common Prayer (1979)
A proper specifically appointed for dawn of Easter Day is of Protestant origin, and frequently occurs as an ecumenical service out of doors, in a public park or open space where the rising sun can be seen by all as a most startling and effective symbol of Our Lord’s Resurrection. In the Catholic tradition, the Great Vigil of Easter may take place at any time between sunset on Saturday and sunrise on Sunday. A separate proper for use at dawn was added to the Draft Proposed Book of Common Prayer (1976), and is included in the final version of the Prayer Book.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Surrexit Dominus vere | Luke 23:24; cf. Revelation 1:6/Psalm 98:1

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he Lord is risen indeed, alleluia; to him be glory and dominion for ever, world without end. Psalm. O sing unto the Lord a new song, for he hath done marvellous things. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Paschæ in Resurrectione Domini: Ad Missam in Die (alternate), with Psalm verse selected by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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 God, who for our redemption didst give thine only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through the same thy Son Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Exodus 14:10 - 15:1
Gradual | Hæc dies : In exitu | Psalm 118:24/114:1
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Verse. When Israel came out of Egypt, and the house of Jacob from among the strange people. | |
Composed by editor from appointed Psalm | |
Epistle	Romans 6:3-11
Alleluia | Pascha nostrum | 1 Corinthians 5:7,8
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Sequence | Victimæ Paschali | Wipo of Burgundy, ca. 1030; English text, The hymnal 1982 (1985)

Christians, to the Paschal victim offer your thankful praises.
A lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ, who only is sinless, reconcileth sinners to the Father.
Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: the Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.
Speak, Mary, declaring what thou sawest, wayfaring:
“The tomb of Christ, who is living, the glory of Jesus’ resurrection;
bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting.
Yea, Christ my hope is risen; to Galilee he goes before you.”
Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining;
have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!
Amen. Alleluia!

Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 28:1-10
The Nicene Creed
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Almighty God, whose blessed Son did as on this day rise again for us, victorious over sin and the grave: Grant that we, being risen with him, may set our affection on things above, not on things on the earth; that when he who is our life shall appear, we may also appear with him in glory; through the same our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 248 (John Wesley’s Prayers, shortened)
Offertory | Angelus Domini | Matthew 28:2,5,6
The angel of the Lord descended, and said unto the women, “He whom ye seek is risen as he said,” alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Pascham | |
Secret | |
Receive, we beseech thee, O Lord, the prayers of thy people, along with the offering of this sacrifice, that the way opened by these Paschal mysteries may lead us to joys eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Holy Saturday, altered | |
Preface of Easter
Communion | Pascha nostrum ... veritatis | 1 Corinthians 5:7,8
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, alleluia, therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May Christ, our true God, who rose from the dead, have mercy on us and save us; through the intercession of his most pure and holy Mother; through the power of the precious and life-giving Cross; through the protection of the holy Angels; through the supplications of blessed John the Baptist, the Forerunner, of the glorious company of the Apostles, of the noble army of Martyrs, and of all the Saints; and in the grace of this Paschal mystery; for he is gracious and loveth the human race. Amen. | |
Service book of the Holy Orthodox Catholic Apostolic Church (1956), The All-Night Vigil Service: Great Vespers, Benediction. Note: The various phrases used in the prayer would normally be distributed among all the days of the week, but the editor has combined them into one. | |
Solemn Blessing | |
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991), Eastertide | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Surrexit Dominus vere | Luke 23:24; cf. Revelation 1:6/Psalm 98:1

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he Lord has risen indeed, alleluia; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Psalm. Sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Paschæ in Resurrectione Domini: Ad Missam in Die (alternate), with Psalm verse selected by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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 God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Exodus 14:14 - 15:1
Gradual | Hæc dies | Psalm 118:24, with Psalm 114:1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text. | |
Refrain. On this day the Lord has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it. | |
V. When Israel came out of Egypt, * the house of Jacob from a people of strange speech, | |
V. Judah became God’s sanctuary * and Israel his dominion. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The sea beheld it and fled; * Jordan turned and went back. | |
V. The mountains skipped like rams, * and the little hills like young sheep. | |
Refrain. | |
V. What ailed you, O sea, that you fled? * O Jordan, that you turned back? | |
V. You mountains, that you skipped like rams? * you little hills like young sheep? | |
Refrain. | |
V. Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, * at the presence of the God of Jacob, | |
V. Who turned the hard rock into a pool of water * and flint-stone into a flowing spring. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Paschæ in Resurrectione Domini | |
Epistle	Romans 6:3-11
Alleluia | Pascha nostrum | 1 Corinthians 5:7,8
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Sequence | Victimæ Paschali | Wipo of Burgundy, ca. 1030; English text, The hymnal 1982 (1985)

Christians, to the Paschal victim offer your thankful praises.
A lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ, who only is sinless, reconcileth sinners to the Father.
Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: the Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.
Speak, Mary, declaring what thou sawest, wayfaring:
“The tomb of Christ, who is living, the glory of Jesus’ resurrection;
bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting.
Yea, Christ my hope is risen; to Galilee he goes before you.”
Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining;
have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!
Amen. Alleluia!

Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 28:1-10
The Nicene Creed
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Almighty God, your blessed Son on this day rose again for us, victorious over sin and the grave: Grant that we, being risen with him, may set our affection on things above, not on things on the earth; that when he who is our life shall appear, we may also appear with him in glory; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 248 (John Wesley’s Prayers, shortened); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Angelus Domini | Matthew 28:2,5,6
An angel of the Lord descended, and said to the women, “He whom you seek has risen as he said,” alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Pascham | |
Secret | |
God of life and health, accept the offering of your people, and grant that we who are baptized into Christ may be perfected in your salvation, in the Name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Easter Vigil | |
Preface of Easter
Communion | Pascha nostrum ... veritatis | 1 Corinthians 5:7,8
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us, alleluia, therefore let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Giver of all, we are nourished with your Easter sacraments. Fill us with the Spirit of love, and unite us in faith, that we may be witnesses to the resurrection and show your glory to all the world, in the Name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Easter Vigil | |
Solemn Blessing | |
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991), Eastertide | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Surrexit Dominus vere | Lucas 23:24; cf. Apocalipsis 1:6/Salmo 98:1

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l Señor en verdad ha resucitado, aleluya; a él la gloria y el imperio por los siglos de los siglos. Salmo. Canten al Señor cántico nuevo, porque ha hecho maravillas. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Paschæ in Resurrectione Domini: Ad Missam in Die (alternativo), Salmo sel. ed. | |
Gloria in excelsis
Colecta | |

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ios todopoderoso, que por nuestra redención entregaste a tu unigénito Hijo a muerte de cruz, y por su resurrección gloriosa nos libraste del poder de nuestro enemigo: Concédenos morir diariamente al pecado, de tal manera que, en el gozo de su resurrección, vivamos siempre con Jesucristo tu Hijo nuestro Señor; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

Lección	Éxodo 14:10 - 15:1
Gradual | Hæc dies | Salmo 118:24, con Salmo 114:1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Este es el día en que actuó el Señor. | |
V. Cuando salió Israel de Egipto, * la casa de Jacob de entre un pueblo de idioma ajeno. | |
V. Judá vino a ser el santuario de Dios, * e Israel su dominio. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El mar lo vio, y huyó, * el Jordán se volvió atrás. | |
V. Los montes saltaron como carneros, * y como corderos las colinas. | |
Antífona. | |
V. ¿Qué te afligió, oh mar, que huiste, * y a ti, oh Jordán, que te volviste atrás? | |
V. Oh montes, ¿por qué saltaron como carneros, * y como corderos, oh colinas? | |
Antífona. | |
V. Tiembla, oh tierra, a la presencia de mi Soberano, * a la presencia de Dios de Jacob, | |
V. Quien cambió la peña en estanque de aguas, * y el pedernal en manantiales. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Paschæ in Resurrectione Domini | |
Epístola	Romanos 6:3-11
Aleluya | Pascha nostrum | 1 Corintios 5:7,8
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Cristo, nuestra Pascua, se ha sacrificado por nosotros; ¡celebremos la fiesta! Aleluya. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Secuencia | Victimæ Paschali | Wipo de Burgundia, ca. 1030; texto en español, Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963)

A la víctima Pascual ofrenden loores cristianos.
El Cordero redimió a las ovejas; Cristo inocente reconcilió a los pecadores con su Padre.
La Muerte y la Vida trabaron espantoso duelo; muerto el Campeón de la vida, reina vivo.
Cuéntanos, María: ¿Qué has visto en el camino?
“Vi el sepulcro de Cristo que vive; vi la gloria del resucitado;
Vi testigos angélicos; el sudario y mortaja.
Resucitó Cristo, mi esperanza; os precederá a Galilea.”
Sabemos que Cristo verdaderamente resucitó de entre los muertos:
Tú, Rey vencedor, apíadate de nosotros.
Amén. Aleluya.

Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 28:1-10
El Credo Niceno
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Dios todopoderoso, en este día tu bendito Hijo resucitó de nuevo por nosotros, vencedor sobre el pecado y el sepulcro: Concede que nosotros, resucitados con él, pongamos nuestro afecto en las cosas de arriba, no de las cosas terrestres; a fin de que él, que en nuestra vida, aparece, aparezcamos también con él en la gloria; por nuestro Señor y Salvador Jesucristo. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 248 (John Wesley’s Prayers, abreviada); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Angelus Domini | Mateo 28:2,5,6
Un ángel del Señor bajó, dijo a las mujeres: “El que buscáis ha resucitado, según lo que había dicho,” aleluya. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Pascham | |
Secreta | |
Te suplicamos, Señor, que recibas las preces de tu pueblo con la oblación de estas hostias, para que, iniciados en los misterios de Pascua, nos sirvan, por obra de tu gracia, para lograr la vida eterna; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Domingo de Resurrección | |
Prefacio de Pascua
Comunión | Pascha nostrum ... veritatis | 1 Corintios 5:7,8
Cristo, nuestra Pascua, se ha sacrificado por nosotros, aleluya; celebremos la fiesta con el pan ázimo de sinceridad y verdad, aleluya, aleluya, aleluya. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Resurrectionis | |
Poscomunión | |
Infúndenos, Señor, el espíritu de tu caridad, para que, pues nos has alimentado con los sacramentos de la Pascua, nos unas, por tu piedad, en santa concordia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Domingo de Resurrección | |
Bendición Solemne | |
El Dios de paz, quien resucitó de entre los muertos a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el Gran Pastor de las ovejas, por la sangre del eterno pacto: les haga perfectos en toda buena obra para hacer su voluntad, efectuando en ustedes lo que es agradable en su presencia; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990), Tiempo de Pascua | |

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