Compline, the last of the canonical Hours, is concerned with the ending of the day, and the entrusting of one’s soul to the Almighty for safekeeping during the coming night. Its other preoccupation is with the soul’s preparation for death, of which sleep is the mere foreshadowing. It is therefore, the ideal night prayer, and should be said before sleeping. To support John’s ministry: https://www.patreon.com/johnshawyoutube https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8WGFKAYX8TLMA