Lutheran Usage
Among Lutherans, Compline has re-emerged as an alternative to Vespers. The Office of Compline is included in the various Lutheran books of worship and prayer books . Quite similar to Anglican use, in some Lutheran Churches Compline may be conducted by a layperson.
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