Three prayers from orthodox prayer-book
INTRODUCTION
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
ODE I
O JESUS THE SON OF GOD, HAVE MERCY UPON US
We do homage to Thy pure image, O Good One, entreating forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of Thine own good will Thou wast graciously pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliv¬er from bondage to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. For which cause we cry aloud unto Thee with thanksgiving: With joy hast Thou filled all things, O our Saviour, in that Thou didst come to save the world.
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us.
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy,
O Jesus the Son of God,
O Jesus,
O Jesus the Son of God,
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy,
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us.
ODE II
O MOST HOLY BIRTH-G…
Three prayers from orthodox prayer-book
INTRODUCTION
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
ODE I
O JESUS THE SON OF GOD, HAVE MERCY UPON US
We do homage to Thy pure image, O Good One, entreating forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of Thine own good will Thou wast graciously pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliv¬er from bondage to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. For which cause we cry aloud unto Thee with thanksgiving: With joy hast Thou filled all things, O our Saviour, in that Thou didst come to save the world.
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us.
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy,
O Jesus the Son of God,
O Jesus,
O Jesus the Son of God,
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy,
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us.
ODE II
O MOST HOLY BIRTH-GIVER OF GOD, SAVE US
Unto the Birth-giver of God let us sinners and humble ones now diligently have recourse; and let us fall down in penitence exclaiming, from the bottom of our souls: O Sovereign Lady, help us, having compassion on us! Show zeal, for we perish with the multitude of our sins; turn not Thy servants away empty; for we have Thee as our only hope.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
ODE III
O HOLY SAINT NICHOLAS, PRAY UNTO GOD FOR US
A rule of faith and a model of meekness, a teacher of absti¬nence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there¬withal hast thou acquired: by humility – greatness, by poverty – riches; O Father hierarch Nicholas, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
O Holy Saint Nicholas, pray unto God for us.
O Holy Saint Nicholas, pray unto God for us.
O Holy Saint Nicholas,
O Holy Saint Nicholas,
pray unto
God for us,
pray unto
God for us,
O Holy Saint Nicholas, pray unto God for us.
CODA
Glory to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
both now,
and ever
and unto ages of ages.
Amen.