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  13

  Mar

  2019

  Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Wednesday of the Second Week of Great Lent

  LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS

  At Psalm 140

  In Tone 1

  10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.

  O faithful, to undertake a spiritual fast,
  we must speak no deceit with our tongues
  nor place obstacles in the path of each other.
  But by repentance let us brighten the lamp of our souls,
  that with tears we may call out to Christ:
  Forgive our trespasses, for You love humankind.

  9. The just shall gather around me* when You have been good to me.

  O faithful, to undertake a spiritual fast,
  we must speak no deceit with our tongues
  nor place obstacles in the path of each other.
  But by repentance let us brighten the lamp of our souls,
  that with tears we may call out to Christ:
  Forgive our trespasses, for You love humankind.

  8. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice!

  O martyrs, worthy of praise,
  though the earth may not have covered you, heaven received you,
  opening to you the gates of Paradise, where you dwell,
  delighting in the Tree of Life.
  Beseech Christ to grant our souls peace and great mercy.

  In Tone 3

  7. Let Yours ears be attentive* to the voice of my prayer.

  Through the prayers of the divine apostles, O righteous Lord,
  grant that this time of the Fast may be well spent.
  In Your kindness grant repentance to our hearts,
  that we all may be saved and give glory to You.

  6. If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered.

  Your coming will be great and fearful, O Lord,
  when You shall sit in just judgment.
  Do not pass sentence on me,
  for I am already condemned;
  but show Your divine favour toward me,
  through the intercession of Your apostles.

  In Tone 6

  5. I have waited for You as You have commanded; my soul patiently relies on Your promise,* for it has trusted in the Lord.

  O apostles of Christ who shine your light on all mortals,
  you are the treasuries of the holy knowledge of God.
  Through your prayers deliver from temptation those who praise you.
  Guide us successfully through the course of this Fast;
  direct our lives in peace,
  so that with our eyes lifted up to the Passion of Christ,
  we may with courage give praise to our God.

  In Tone 2

  4. From the morning watch until night* let Israel trust in the Lord.

  Father, you denied the world from your youth.
  You were joyful with true faith and love
  as you followed the crucified Christ!
  You mortified your flesh through many tasks of obedience
  and received richly the gift of healing:
  You alleviated various illnesses and drove out evil spirits
  to their great astonishment!

  3. For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;* and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

  Father, you denied the world from your youth.
  You were joyful with true faith and love
  as you followed the crucified Christ!
  You mortified your flesh through many tasks of obedience
  and received richly the gift of healing:
  You alleviated various illnesses and drove out evil spirits
  to their great astonishment!

  2. Praise the Lord, all the nations;* proclaim His glory, all you people.

  You were the adornment of monastics, Benedict,
  assembling a countless multitude to hymn the Lord.
  You guided the steps of all to heaven
  who rightly followed your divine teachings
  and imitated your virtuous life, Father!
  With them, we fittingly honour you,
  rejoicing in your dormition.

  1. Strong is the love of the Lord for us;* eternally will His truth endure.

  You called down rain from the skies, Father, by your divine prayers,
  like Elijah of old!
  You caused a vessel to pour forth with oil, venerable one;
  you raised the dead and worked many other miracles
  to the glory of the God and Saviour of all!
  Therefore with love we celebrate your glorious memory, Benedict!

  In Tone 1, Glory… Now…

  We are caught in the stormy sea of temptations and sins,
  striving in the tempest to reach your tranquil haven.
  O Mother of God, we beg you, hear our cry;
  stretch out your steady hand to your servants,
  and rescue us from the raging of the enemy.

  Prokeimenon I, Tone 8
  Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord,* exult, O you just!
  verse: Blessed are those whose offence is forgiven, whose sin is remitted.

  Reading I
  Genesis 4:16-26

  Prokeimenon II, Tone 1
  Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us* as we have hoped in You.
  verse: Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; for praise is fitting for loyal hearts.

  Reading II
  Proverbs 5:15-6:3