Let my prayer arise, in Thy sight as incense
and let the lifting up of my prayer
be an evening sacrifice.
Set a guard before my mouth,
and set a seal on the door of my lips.
Let my prayer arise, in Thy sight as incense
and let the lifting up of my prayer
be an evening sacrifice.
Let not my heart be inclined to evil, or make excuses for my sins.
Let my prayer arise, in Thy sight as incense
and let the lifting up of my prayer
be an evening sacrifice...."
**From the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
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Prayer of St. Ephrem
O Lord and Master of my life,
take from me the spirit of sloth, faint-heartedness,
lust of power, and idle talk
Prostration
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility,
patience, and love to Thy servant.
Prostration
Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own transgressions
and not to judge my brother,
For blessed art Thou unto ages of ages
Amen
Prostration
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Mar. 18, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Orthodox prayers tap many senses also. I loved these.
Joyful Days/Julie