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  • Fri
    20
    Mar
    2020

    Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts for Friday of the Fourth Week of the Great Fast

    At Psalm 140

    In Tone 7

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

    I have enslaved the dignity of my soul to the passions,* and have become like the beasts;* I can no longer raise my eyes to You, O God most high.* But, like the Publican I bow to the earth,* and I cry to You in supplication:** Forgive me, O Lord, and save me.

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

    I have enslaved the dignity of my soul to the passions,* and have become like the beasts;* I can no longer raise my eyes to You, O God most high.* But, like the Publican I bow to the earth,* and I cry to You in supplication:** Forgive me, O Lord, and save me.

    In Tone 7

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

    Glory to You, O Christ our God.* You are the praise of the apostles,* and the delight of the martyrs,** who preached the consubstantial Trinity.

    1. Let Your ears be attentive* to the voice of my prayer.

    O holy martyrs who fought the good fight* and have received your crowns,** entreat the Lord to have mercy on our souls.

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

    Not caring for any earthly things, O holy martyrs,* you boldly preached Christ during your trials,* and received your due reward from Him.* But since you possess confidence before Him,** we beseech you to entreat Him, as the Almighty God, to save our souls.

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

    O martyrs, lofty praise is due to you,* for you are lambs of the Spirit and spiritual offerings.* You are pleasing sacrifices that have found favour with God;* and though the earth may not have covered you, the heavens received you.* We entreat you; for you have become partakers with the angels,* to join with them in beseeching our God** to give the world peace and to save our souls.

    In Tone 4

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

    You desired the glory which is eternal and does not pass away,* scorning the glory that is transitory and perishing.* You took up your Cross and followed after the crucified One,* subjecting your flesh to ascetic struggles.** therefore, James, we celebrate your memory!

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

    You desired the glory which is eternal and does not pass away,* scorning the glory that is transitory and perishing.* You took up your Cross and followed after the crucified One,* subjecting your flesh to ascetic struggles.** therefore, James, we celebrate your memory!

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

    You were crucified to the world and to the passions,* preserving your soul undefiled and pure,* untainted by low things, Father James.* Thus you soared to the heavens with mystical visions.* there you set forth your life as a true friend of Christ,** ever-memorable one, and a most faithful saint.

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

    Ever-memorable one,* you were revealed to be innocent, guileless, and merciful,* filled with brotherly love, humility, meekness and charity.* You were adorned with compassion,* gifted with patience, faith and hope.* You were enriched with prayer.** In holiness, you were illumined by the brightness of God!

    In Tone 7, Glory…

    Grant repose, O God our Saviour,* to our departed loved ones who cry out to You:* O Lord and Giver of life, glory to You.

    Now…

    Immaculate Mother of God,* you became a mother outside the laws of nature,* remaining a virgin in a way that exceeds all description and human understanding.* The wonder of your birth-giving could not be told in human language,* for your conception of Christ blinded intelligence,* and your birth-giving exceeded understanding:* for whenever God so desires, the laws of nature are broken.* Wherefore we all firmly believe that you are the Mother of God,** and we eagerly beseech you to intercede for the salvation of our souls.

    Prokeimenon I, Tone 6
    O Shepherd of Israel, hear us,* You who lead Joseph’s flock.
    verse: Shine forth from Your Cherubim throne.

    Reading I
    Genesis 12:1-7

    Prokeimenon II, Tone 4
    Ring out your joy to God, our strength,* shout in triumph to the God of Jacob.
    verse: Raise a song and sound the timbrel, the sweet-sounding harp and lute.

    Reading II
    Proverbs 14:15-26