GREAT COMPLINE

Wednesday, February 25

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Our Holy Father Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza; Blessed Edigna.

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Priest: Blessed be our God always, now and for ever and ever.

    

Choir: Amen.

 

Glory be to You, our God, glory be to You!

 

Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth,* Who are everywhere present and fill all things,* Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of Life, come and dwell within us;* cleanse us of all that defiles us,* and, O Good One, save our souls.

 

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us. (3x)

 

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,* now and for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Trinity most holy, have mercy on us.* Cleanse us of our sins, O Lord;* pardon our transgressions, O Master;* look upon our weaknesses and heal them, O Holy One;* for the sake of Your name.

 

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,* now and for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Our Father, Who art in heaven,* hallowed be Thy name.* Thy kingdom come.* Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.* Give us this day our daily bread,* and forgive us our trespasses* as we forgive those who trespass against us.* And lead us not into temptation,* but deliver us from evil.

 

Priest: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever.

    Choir: Amen. 

 

Lord, have mercy. (12x)

 

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Come, let us adore the King, our God.

Come, let us adore Christ, the King and our God.

Come, let us adore and bow down to the only Lord Jesus Christ, the King and our God.

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Psalm 69 

 

O God, make haste to my rescue, * Lord, come to my aid!

 

Let there be shame and confusion* on those who seek my life.

 

O let them turn back in confusion,* who delight in my harm,

 

Let them retreat, covered with shame,* who jeer at my lot.

 

Let there be rejoicing and gladness* for all who seek You.

 

Let them say for ever: "God is great,* who love Your saving help.

 

As for me, wretched and poor,* come to me, O God.

 

You are my rescuer, my help,* O Lord, do not delay.

 

Troparion: (Tone 6) Lord of powers, be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You;* Lord of powers, have mercy on us!

 

Verse: Praise God in His holy place, praise Him in His mighty heavens.

 

Lord of powers, be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You;* Lord of powers, have mercy on us!

 

Verse: Praise Him for His powerful deeds, praise His surpassing greatness.

 

Lord of powers, be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You;* Lord of powers, have mercy on us!

 

Verse: Praise Him with sound of trumpet, praise Him with lute and harp.

 

Lord of powers, be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You;* Lord of powers, have mercy on us!

 

Verse: Praise Him with timbrel and dance; praise Him with strings and pipes.

 

Lord of powers, be with us, for in times of distress we have no other help but You;* Lord of powers, have mercy on us!

 

Verse: Praise Him with resounding cymbals; praise Him with clashing of cymbals. May everything that lives and that breathes give praise to the Lord.

 

Glory be: O Lord, had we not Your saints to intercede for us and your bounty to have mercy on us, how would we dare, O Savior, to sing to You Whom the Angels endlessly praise? O You Who know the heart, spare our souls!

 

Now and for ever: Great is the number of my transgressions, O Mother of God. It is in you, all-chaste One, that I seek refuge in my need for salvation. Visit my diseased soul and intercede with your Son, our God, that He deign to forgive the evil I have done, O you who, alone are blessed. Most holy Mother of God, forsake me not all the time of my life, entrust me not to human protection, but take care yourself of my safety, and have mercy on me. To you I entrust all my hope, O Mother of God; keep me under your protection.

 

Lord, have mercy (40x);

 

O Christ our God, in all times and places You are worshiped and glorified both in heaven and on earth. You are long-suffering and generous in Your mercy and compas-sion. You love the just and show mercy to the sinner, calling all people to repentance through the promise of blessings to come. Deem, O Lord, at this very hour, to receive our supplications and to direct our lives in the path of Your commandments. Sanctify our souls; purify our bodies; set aright our minds; cleanse our thoughts; deliver us from all affliction, trouble and distress; surround us with Your holy angels so that, guided and guarded in their camp, we may attain oneness of faith and the knowledge of Your unspeakable glory. For You are blessed forever and ever.

 

Amen.

 

Lord, have mercy (3x).

 

Glory be: Now and for ever:

 

More honorable than the cherubim and by far more glorious than the seraphim;* ever a virgin, you gave birth to God the Word,* O true Mother of God, we magnify you.

 

Give the blessing, Father, in the name of the Lord!

 

Priest: May God be merciful to us and bless us; may His countenance shine upon us, and may He have mercy on us.

 

Choir: Amen.

 

Prayer of St. Ephrem

O Lord and Master of my life, drive from me the spirit of indifference, despair, lust for power and idle chatter. (Prostration)

 

Instead, bestow on me, Your servant, the spirit of integrity, humility, patience and love. (Prostration)

 

Yes, O Lord and King, let me see my own sins and not judge my brothers and sisters; for You are blessed for ever and ever. Amen. (Prostration)

 

(12 small bows)

O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.

O God, cleanse me of my sins and have mercy on me.

I have sinned without number, forgive me, O Lord!

 

O Lord and Master of my life, drive from me the spirit of indifference, despair, lust for power and idle chatter. 

Instead, bestow on me, Your servant, the spirit of integrity, humility, patience and love. 

Yes, O Lord and King, let me see my own sins and not judge my brothers and sisters; for You are blessed for ever and ever. Amen. (Prostration)

 

Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have mercy on us. (3x)

 

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,* now and for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Trinity most holy, have mercy on us.* Cleanse us of our sins, O Lord;* pardon our transgressions, O Master;* look upon our weaknesses and heal them, O Holy One;* for the sake of Your name.

 

Lord, have mercy. (3x)

 

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,* now and for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Our Father, Who art in heaven,* hallowed be Thy name.* Thy kingdom come.* Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.* Give us this day our daily bread,* and forgive us our trespasses* as we forgive those who trespass against us.* And lead us not into temptation,* but deliver us from evil.

 

Priest: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours, Father, and Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever and ever.

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    Choir: Amen. 

 

Lord, have mercy (12x)

 

Prayer to the Mother of God

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O Lady, bride of God, virginal, pure, immaculate, blameless, without stain or disgrace, who through your birthgiv-ing brought together our fallen state and the things of heaven; O you, only hope of the hopeless, help of the oppressed, ready protection of those who flee to you and refuge of all Christians: despise us not who are wretched sinners, who have defiled ourselves with unclean thoughts, words and deeds, and in our slothfulness have become slaves to the passions of life. Since you are the Mother of God, Who is the Lover of mankind, have mercy, have compassion on us sinners and prodigal sons; accept this prayer from our impure lips, and, with the power of your maternity, beg your Son, our Lord and our God, to open for us the depths of His loving kindness, forgive our countless sins, convert us to true repentance, and make us faithful to His commands: O you who are compassionate, be our constant companion. In this present life, be with us as an intercessor, as a powerful help to turn away the assaults of our enemies and to guide us to salvation. At the hour of our death, be with us to embrace our poor souls and to keep away the dreadful sight of the wicked devils. On the terrible day of judgment, deliver us from eternal punishment and make us heirs of your Son's glory, through the grace and the love for mankind of your Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him and to His eternal Father, and to His all-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit, we render glory, honor, and adoration, now and always and for ever and ever.

 

Amen.

 

Prayer to Jesus Christ

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Now that we are about to lie down to sleep, grant us, O Master, the repose of our soul and body. Preserve us against the dark slumber of sin and against any impure sensuality that roams around in the darkness of night; quiet the assaults of our passions, arrest the darts that the Evil One insidiously throws at us, still the rebellions of our flesh, and still all earthly and worldly feelings within us. Grant us, O Lord, a watchful mind, innocent thoughts, a sober heart, a gentle sleep free from evil dreams; at the hour of prayer, arouse us, strong in the practice of Your precepts and ever-mindful of Your desires; give us the grace to sing Your glory throughout the night; to praise, bless and glorify Your all-honorable and magnificent name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, always, now and for ever and ever.

 

Amen.

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O you most glorious, ever-virginal and blessed Mother of God, commend our prayers to your Son, our God, and entreat Him to save our souls through Your intercession.

 

The Father is my hope, the Son my refuge, the Holy Spirit my protection. O Trinity, one God, glory to You!

 

Choir: Glory be: Now and for ever: Lord, have mercy (3x). Give the blessing!

 

Priest: O most merciful Master, Lord Jesus Christ our God, through the prayers of our most pure Lady, the Mother of God, and ever-virgin Mary and of all the saints, make our prayer acceptable; grant us remission of our transgressions, cover us with the shadow of Your wings; drive far from us every foe and adversary. Make our life peaceful, O Lord; have mercy on us and on Your world, and save our souls for You are gracious and love mankind.

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Choir: Amen.