closing prayer
Service's last words
A closing prayer is a prayer offered at the end of a religious service, meeting, or ceremony.
It typically asks for blessing, guidance, or protection as participants depart: Would you give the closing prayer?
The closing prayer signals the formal conclusion of the gathering, often paired with an opening prayer at the beginning.
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- final blessingConcluding sacred invocation
- amenSolemn spoken agreement
- in Jesus nameChristian prayer conclusion phrase
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
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- Evening Prayerscompline, evensong, vespers, evening hymn, night vigil
- invocationssummoning, calling, call, calling upon, conjuration
- prayerintercession, supplication, novenas, novena, intercessor
closing prayeropening prayer
Initial blessing at gatherings
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