East Syrian Daily Offices (Maclean translation)

East Syrian Daily Offices (Maclean translation)

Church of the East

Offices as arranged by the 7th–13th century

The daily services of the Church of the East in Maclean’s English translation from the Syriac Khudhra: the evening, night and morning services for ordinary days and for Sundays and festivals, with their psalms, anthems, litanies (Karuzutha) and collects; Compline; the services of the fast; and a few other offices, the Rogation of the Ninevites, the blessing of the months, the farcings (interpolated verses) of the psalms and prayers on various occasions.

The Ferial Evening Service, Week ‘Before’, with the Martyrs’ Anthems

1 [Rule as to weeks 'before' and 'after':—The weeks are alternately 'before' and 'after,' as determined by the Khudhra. If Sunday is 'before,' so also are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are 'after'; and vice versa.] Priest. Glory be to God in the highest, thrice. And on earth peace and a good hope to men, at all times and for ever. Amen. They answer, Bless, O my Lord. They give the kiss of peace. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Holy, holy, holy art thou. Our Father which art in heaven. Heaven and earth are full of the greatness of thy glory. The watchful ones and men cry to thee, Holy, holy, holy art thou. Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day the bread of our need. And forgive us our debts. As we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from the Evil one. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. From everlasting to everlasting. Amen.1* Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come.* Holy, holy, holy art thou. Our Father which art in heaven. Heaven and earth are full of the greatness of thy glory. The watchful ones and men cry to thee, Holy, holy, holy art thou.

2 Deacon. Let us pray. Peace be with us. Evening prayer. Let us confess, O my Lord, thy Godhead, and worship thy Majesty, and lift up perpetual praise without ceasing to thy glorious Trinity, at all times, Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. They answer, Amen. FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. xi., xii., xiii., xiv. After the first clause of the first psalm of each Marmitha say, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, yea Hallelujah, and repeat the first clause. After each Marmitha, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. From everlasting to everlasting. Amen. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. xv., xvi., xvii. Gloria. Then, Hallelujah, Glory to thee, O God, thrice. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Deacon. Peace be with us. Or, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, yea Hallelujah. Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer of the Lakhumara. For all thy helps and graces (given) to us, which cannot be repaid, let us confess and glorify thee without ceasing in thy crowned Church, which is full of all helps and all blessings. For thou art the Lord, and Creator of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen.

3 They all say the Lakhumara. Thee, Lord of all, we confess. And thee, Jesus Christ, we glorify. For thou art the Quickener of our bodies. And thou art the Saviour of our souls. I was glad when they said unto me, We go into the house of the Lord. Thee, Lord of all, etc. Glory be, etc. From everlasting, etc. Thee, Lord of all, etc. They say, Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer after the Lakhumara. Thou, O my Lord, art in truth the Quickener of our bodies; And thou art the good Saviour of our souls, and the perpetual Keeper of our life. And thee we are bound to confess, worship, and glorify at all times, Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xii. 1-7. Save, Lord, for the godly are come to an end. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, yea Hallelujah. Save, Lord, for the godly are come to an end.* And the faithful, etc. Glory be, etc. From everlasting, etc. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, yea Hallelujah.

4 FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune Lo, he hath led me captive. Save, Lord, for the godly are come to an end. Lo, the godly are come to an end, and the faithful is minished, and the just is destroyed. And there is none good among men. With a double heart every man speaketh, and with dissembling lips. Each man with his neighbour. Of envy and guile and slander. Is our whole humanity full. Love, the chief of the commandments. Is rooted out from our thoughts. There is great fear lest we all be destroyed in thy anger. For thy justice is silent with us. And hath given place to thy lovingkindness. O our Lord, have pity on us. The Lord is faithful in his words. Our Saviour gave the promise of life to those that desire his love. And made them rich in his knowledge. And filled them with the wisdom of his power. And taught them to pray at all times. Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. And thy kingdom come to us. And thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us the bread of our need. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from the Evil one. For thine is the kingdom. And the power and the glory.

5 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. O Mary, who didst bear the medicine of life to the children of Adam. In thy petition we will take refuge. And in the confident hope of the prayers of St. John. We will conquer the Evil one and his host. And by the prayer of the prophets, apostles, and martyrs. And fathers and teachers. And by the prayer of our holy father. And of the confessors, and of St. George. And the great power of the Cross. And the hallowing of the holy Church. We will beseech Christ to have mercy and compassion. Upon our souls. They say, Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer. Thy mercy, O our Lord and our God, and the care of thy good will towards us are we bound to confess, worship, and glorify at all times, Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen.

6 PSALMS cxli., cxlii., cxix. 105-113, cxvii. Lord, I have called upon thee, answer thou me. Hearken to my words and receive my prayer. Lord, I have called upon thee, answer thou me. Hearken to my words and receive. My prayer as the incense before thee, etc.* At the end of Ps. cxvii. say the Gloria. Then, Lord, I have called upon thee, answer thou me. Hearken to my words and receive my prayer. They say, Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer. Hear, O our Lord and our God, the prayer of thy servants in thy compassion, and receive the petition of thy worshippers in thy mercy; and have compassion on our sinfulness in thy lovingkindness and mercies, O Physician of our bodies, and good Hope of our souls, Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen. SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. xv. 1-5. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune He knoweth the thoughts.

7 He that is before the worlds. O compassionate Father and merciful Son. And pitiful Spirit, the Sanctifier of the unclean. Sanctify our bodies and our souls, and have mercy upon us. Holy and terrible is his Name. May the praises and singing of Hallelujahs of the heavenly hosts. And the petition of the Son on the right hand of the Father. Beseech for us of thy righteousness, and do thou have mercy upon us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. O Mary, Mother of the King, the King of kings. Beseech Christ, who shone forth from thy bosom. That he may pity us in his lovingkindness, and make us worthy of his kingdom. From everlasting to everlasting. O Christ our Saviour, by the prayer of thy saints. The prophets and apostles and martyrs, and all the just. Keep the company of thy worshippers from all harm.

8 Let all the people say Amen and Amen. Our holy father, be a guide to us. In good deeds which propitiate thy Lord. That by thy prayers we may be helped, and with thee have joy.

The Karuzutha.

9 The deacon puts on stole and girdle, and standing just below the bema, says the Karuzutha. Let us all stand up, as is right, in sorrow and care. Let us make request and say, O our Lord, have mercy upon us. The people answer, O our Lord, have mercy upon us. He proceeds. Father of mercies and God of all comfort, we make request. Answer. O our Lord, have mercy upon us. And so after each clause. O our Saviour, who carest for us and suppliest all things, we, etc. For the peace, safety, and security of all the world and all the Churches, we, etc. For (this) our land and all lands, and those who live therein in faith, we, etc. For a moderate climate and a rich year, the fruits and produce (of the earth), and the prosperity of all the world, we, etc. For the welfare of our holy fathers NN, and all those who serve under them, we, etc.

10 O merciful God, who in mercy governest all, we, etc. O thou who art rich in mercies, and overflowing with compassion, we, etc. O thou who art by nature good, and the giver of all good things, we, etc. O thou who art glorified in heaven, and worshipped on earth, we, etc. O thou who by nature hast immortality, and dwellest in the excellent light, we, etc. Save us all, O Christ our Lord, in thy lovingkindness; and increase in us thy peace and tranquillity, and have mercy upon us. ANOTHER. Let us pray. Peace be with us. Let us pray and make request of God the Lord of all. They answer. Amen (so for every clause). That he may hear the voice of our prayer, and receive our petition, and have mercy upon us. And for the holy catholick Church here and in every place, let us pray, etc. That his peace and tranquillity may abide in it until the end of the world.

11 For our fathers the bishops, let us pray, etc. That they may stand at the head of their dioceses without blame or stain all the days of their life. And especially for the welfare of our holy fathers NN, let us pray, etc. That he may keep and raise them at the head of all their dioceses; that they may feed, and serve, and make ready for the Lord, a perfect people zealous of good and beautiful works. For presbyters and deacons who are in this service of the truth, let us pray, etc. That with a good heart and pure thoughts they may serve before him. For all the discreet and holy congregation, children of the holy catholick Church, let us pray, etc. That they may accomplish their good and holy course, and receive from the Lord a good hope and promise in the land of life. For the memorial of blessed St. Mary the holy Virgin, Mother of Christ our Saviour and Lifegiver, let us pray, etc. That the Holy Ghost who dwelt in her may sanctify us in his lovingkindness, and perfect his work in us, and seal in us his truth all the days of our life.

12 For the memorial of the prophets and apostles, martyrs and confessors, let us pray, etc. That by their prayers and sufferings he may give us with them a good hope and salvation, and make us worthy of their blessed memorial and their living and true promise in the kingdom of heaven. For the memorial of our holy fathers, Mar Diodorus, Mar Theodorus, Mar Nestorius, bishops and teachers of the truth, and Mar Ephraim, Mar Nersai, and Mar Abraham, and all the holy, ancient, and true teachers, let us pray, etc. That by their prayers and petitions the pure truth of the doctrine of their religion and of their faith may be kept in all the holy catholick Church till the end of the world. For the memorial of our fathers and brothers, faithful and true, who have departed and gone from this world in the true faith and orthodox religion, let us pray, etc. That he may loose and forgive their transgressions and offences, and make them worthy to have joy with the just and righteous who were approved by thy will.

13 For this country and its inhabitants, for this house and those who care for it, for this village and those that dwell in it, and especially for this congregation, let us pray, etc. That he may take away from us in his loving-kindness, the sword, captivity, robbery, earthquakes, hail, famine, pestilence, and all evil plagues which are against the body. For those who err from this true faith and are held in the snares of Satan, let us pray, etc. That he may turn the hardness of their hearts and make them to know that God is one, the Father of truth, and his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. For those who are grievously sick and tempted by evil spirits, let us pray, etc. That our Lord and our God may send to them his Angel of mercy and healing, to visit, cure, heal, help, and comfort them in the multitude of his loving-kindness and mercies.

14 For the poor and afflicted, orphans and widows, the harassed, troubled, and grieved in spirit in this world, let us pray, etc. That he may give them what they need in his lovingkindness, supply them in his mercy, comfort them in his compassion, and deliver them from him who despitefully useth them. PRAY and make request to God the Lord of all. That ye may be to him a kingdom, holy priests, and people. Cry to the mighty Lord God with all your heart and all your soul. For he is God the Father of compassion, merciful and pitiful, who willeth not that those whom he hath fashioned should perish, but repent and live before him. And especially must we pray to, confess, worship, glorify, honour, and exalt the one God, the adorable Father, Lord of all, who by his Christ gave a good hope and salvation to our souls, that he may fulfil in us his lovingkindness, mercies, and compassion until the end. They answer, Amen.

15 He proceeds. With request and beseeching we ask for the Angel of peace and mercy. Answer. From thee, O Lord. Night and day, throughout our life, we ask for continual peace for thy Church, and life without sin. Answer. From thee, O Lord. We ask continual love, which is the bond of perfectness, with the confirmation of the Holy Ghost. Answer. From thee, O Lord. We ask for forgiveness of sins, and those things which help our lives and please thy Godhead. Answer. From thee, O Lord. We ask the mercy and compassion of the Lord continually and at all times. Answer. From thee, O Lord. Let us commit our own souls, and one another's souls, to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Prayer. To thee, O Lord, mighty God, we entrust our bodies and souls; and of thee, O our Lord and our God, we ask forgiveness of trespasses and sins. Give us this in thy lovingkindness and mercies, as thou art wont, at all times, Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen.

16 Deacon. Lift up your voices and glorify the living God, all ye people. They all say, Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us. Glory be. Holy God. From everlasting. Holy God. They add, Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer. Holy and glorious, mighty and immortal, who dwellest in the saints, and whose will is pleased with them, we beseech thee, turn, O my Lord, and pity us, and have mercy upon us, as thou art wont, at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Deacon. Bless, O my Lord. Bow your heads for the laying on of hands and receive a blessing. Priest. May Christ make thy service glorious in the kingdom of heaven. Prayer. May our souls be perfected in the one complete faith of thy glorious Trinity, and may we all in one union of love be worthy to raise to thee glory and honour, confession and worship, at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen.

17 EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies according to the season: these anthems are contained in the Kashkul.] Or this invariable anthem: to the tune Blessed martyrs. I waited patiently for the Lord. The body of Christ and his precious blood. Are on the holy altar. In fear and love. Let us all approach to it. And with the angels chant to him. Holy, holy, holy, Lord God. The poor shall eat and be satisfied. The body of Christ, etc., as above. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Christ the refuge and true hope of the afflicted. Be, O my Lord, a wall to thy worshippers. And keep them from the Evil one. And heal and salve their pains. In the compassion of thy Godhead. O Merciful one and Forgiver of sins. Prayer. Pity us, O thou Compassionate one, in thy lovingkindness, and turn to us, O thou who art full of mercies, and delay not to look on us and care for us, O my Lord. For in thee is our hope and confident trust at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen.

18 LETTER PSALM, exix. 1-17. Glory be. From everlasting. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, yea Hallelujah. Our Father, farced as above, page 1. They say, Let us pray. Peace be with us. Prayer. May thy Name, O our holy Lord and God, be glorified, and thy Godhead worshipped, and thy Majesty honoured, and thy Greatness celebrated, and thy Being exalted. And may the eternal mercies of thy glorious Trinity protect thy people and the sheep of thy pasture at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. In heaven and on earth, O my Lord, thy Godhead is blessed and thy Majesty worshipped. Holy and glorious, and glorified and high and exalted, is the adorable and glorious Name of thy glorious Trinity at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

The Martyrs' Anthem.

19 Glorify the Lord, O ye righteous. Holy martyrs, pray for peace. That we may celebrate your festivals with joy. For praise becometh well the just. The martyrs who longed to see Christ. Obtained wings through the sword and flew to heaven. Sing lustily with the voice. The martyrs in their love say to Christ. For thee we die daily. Seek the Lord and be strong. O ye martyrs, ask mercy for the world which taketh. True refuge in the strength of your bones. Who called upon the Lord, and he heard them. Let us call on the martyrs and take refuge in them. That they may pray for us. As a city surrounded with a wall. Ye fence in the breaches. Before the persecutors in the times of affliction. Ps. cxxii. 3. From this time forth for evermore. May the prayers of the martyrs be a wall to us. And drive away from us the attacks of the crafty. Ps. cxv. 18.

20 Offer to Him the sacrifices of praise. O ye martyrs who were sacrifices to the high priests. May your prayer be a wall to our souls. Ps. cvii. 22. I will alway bless the Lord. Blessed is your contest, O holy martyrs. For by the blood of your necks ye gained the kingdom. Ps. xxxiv. 1. His praises shall ever be in my mouth. Blessed is Christ, who strengthened his saints. Here on earth and above in heaven. Ib. They that love the Lord hate the thing which is evil. Ye martyrs of the Son, that love the Only Begotten. Pray that there may be peace in creation. Ps. xcvii. 10. Look on him and trust in him. The martyrs saw the Son crucified on the tree. And lowered their necks to the sword, and were crowned. Ps. xxxiv. 5. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and answer me. The cross of our Lord was stained with blood. The martyrs saw it and lowered their necks. Ps. lxxxvi. 1.

21 He divided the sea and let them go through. The cross of Christ was a bridge to the martyrs. And the just passed over by it to the country where there is no fear. Ps. lxxviii. 14. And more to be desired are they than gold, and than precious stones. The martyrs are like pearls. For their images are fixed in the King's crown. Ps. xix. 10. The King's daughter stood in glory. The faithful Church is a pearl. And the martyrs in it are propitiatory sacrifices. Ps. xlv. 10. Within the ports of the daughter of Sion. The martyrs saw a pearl in Sion. And ran and bought it with the blood of their necks. Ps. ix. 14. Fairer to look on than the children of men. The rose in the gardens is beautiful to behold. But more (beautiful) were the martyrs when they were killed. How good and beautiful. Precious stones and beryls. Are ye, O martyrs, in the crown of the Son of the King.

22 Sing to the Lord with harps, and with the sound of singing. I heard the voice of the martyrs singing praises. With the harps of David (going) round Paradise. His praise is in earth and in heaven. Praise to that voice which said to the martyrs. Mingle your blood with my blood, and my life with your life. O hear ye this, all ye people. The martyrs were ears of corn, and the kings reaped them. And the Lord placed them in the garner of his kingdom. He doubtless cometh with joy. The holy martyrs and priests go out. To meet our Lord in the day of his coming. The Lord shall give strength unto his people. May the strength which strengthened the martyr St. James. Be with us by night and by day. And your prayers be on all of us. Holy martyrs, ask mercy for us. That by your prayers we may receive forgiveness.

23 And I spake of peace. Peace to thee, Mar Pithium, the chosen of Christ. Who didst bear all sufferings for the truth of thy Lord. He reproved kings for their sakes. How fitting it is for the boy Cyriac. When for him (God) reproveth the unjust king. And a joyful mother of children. The faithful Shmuni en-courageth her sons. O my beloved sons, depart in peace. Ps. cxiii. 8. Beg of the Lord and pray before him. Ask for us from thy Lord, O martyr George. Compassion and mercy, and forgiveness of trespasses. Ps. xxxvii. 7. Kings of the earth and all peoples. All races call blessed. The Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ. Ps. cxlviii. 11. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Peace be with you, holy martyrs. Sowers of peace in the four quarters (of the world). From everlasting to everlasting. Thy memorial, O our father, is on the holy altar. With the just who conquered and the martyrs who were crowned.

24 Let all the people say Amen and Amen. By thee, O God, whose mercies are great. Let us be corrected, and not by men. Come, O my Lord, to help us and strengthen our weakness. For in thee is our hope by night and by day. O Christ, who neglectest not any who call on thee. In thy mercy reject not the request of them that worship thee. For on thee their eyes hang and on thee they look. That thou mayest forgive their trespasses and wipe out their sins. O our Lord, by thy right hand overthrow Satan. Who inebriateth without wine and causeth to slip without mud. With the Publican we ask mercy. Pity us and have mercy upon us. Thy Cross hath saved us, thy Cross doth save us. May thy Cross be a wall to our souls. May wars be brought to nought, and disputes laid to rest. And may thy peace rule in the four quarters (of the world). O our Lord, keep us, for we are as sheep. Among serpents who are worse than wolves. O our Lord, sow thy peace and tranquillity in the world. And take from us the rod of correction. O our Lord, bless and keep our congregation. And make thy peace and tranquillity to dwell in it.* O our Lord, give peace in the four quarters (of the world). And bring to nought the persecutors who oppose (us). O our Lord, shut the mouth of the unjust. That they speak not evil against the sons of the Church.

25 Prayer. We beseech thee, who dost make thy Church to grow, and crownest those who love thee, and makest thy athletes to triumph, and helpest thy saints in their glorious, holy, life-giving, and divine contests; turn, O my Lord, and pity and have mercy upon us, as thou art wont, at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Another. By the prayer of thy saints, O our Lord and our God, be reconciled to us. And by the request of thy true (disciples) make our sins to pass away and pardon that which is wanting in us; make our enemies peaceful, quicken our departed; and make us worthy of the excellent glory of thy kingdom, with the just and righteous who fulfil thy will in Jerusalem which is above, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Prayer for help. Make, O my Lord, the help of thy mercies, and the great aid of thy lovingkindness, and the hidden and glorious strength of thy glorious Trinity, and thy right hand full of mercies and compassion, to overshadow and be joined with the weakness of thy worshippers, from thy holy house which is full of all helps and all blessings, by the prayer of all the saints who propitiate thee, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

26 Another. With thy blessing, O our Lord and our God, may thy servants be blessed, and by the care of thy good will may thy worshippers be kept; and may the perpetual peace, O my Lord, of thy Godhead, and the long-enduring tranquillity of thy Majesty, rule among thy people and in thy Church, all the days of the world, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. May the blessing of him who blesseth all, and the peace of him who maketh all things peaceful, and the compassion of him who hath compassion on all, and the guardianship of our adorable God, be with us and among us and around us, and keep us from the Evil one and his hosts, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. May we be blessed, O our Lord and our God, with thy blessing, and preserved by thy care; and may thy power come to our assistance, and thy help be joined to us, and thy right hand overshadow us, and thy peace rule among us, and thy cross be a high wall and house of refuge to us, and under its wings may we be protected from the Evil one and his hosts, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

27 Another. Blessed, O my Lord, are the mercies of thy loving-kindness, and adorable are the promises of thy majesty, which teach us at all times to look to thee and to glory in thee, and not to cease from our hope in thee all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. May thy blessing, O our Lord and our God, rest on thy people, and may thy compassion be continually on us, weak and sinful though we be; O thou that art our good hope and house of refuge, full of mercies, and that forgivest trespasses and sins, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. May the peace of the Father be with us, and the love of the Son among us; and may the Holy Ghost direct us according to his will, and on us be his mercies and compassion, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

28 Another. May thy peace, O my Lord, dwell in us, and thy tranquillity rule in us, and thy love increase among us all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Keep us, O my Lord, with thy right hand, and protect us beneath thy wings; and may thy help be joined to us all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Give us, O my Lord, perpetual peace, and love and desire for instruction, and life and blessings and joys, and unfailing sustenance, all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Be the guardian who doth not sleep to the stronghold where thy sheep dwell, that they be not hurt by wolves that thirst for the blood of thy flock, for thou art an inexhaustible sea, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

29 Another. Bless us with thy blessing, O our Lord, and surround us with the wall of thy care; deprive us not of good things, and make us to lie down in the bridechamber of light, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Come, O my Lord, to our assistance in thy compassion, and reveal thyself for our salvation in thy mercy, and cause us to walk in the ways of righteousness all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. O my Lord, may thy lovingkindness shine forth on us when thy justice judgeth us, and may thy mercies come to our assistance in the day when thy greatness shineth forth, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Make thy blessing and lovingkindness, and thy right hand full of mercies and compassion, to overshadow and be joined to the company of thy worshippers who call on thee and beseech thee, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

30 Another. Bless, O my Lord, in thy lovingkindness, and keep in thy mercy, the company of the faithful who trust in thee, and call on thy holy Name, and beseech thee, at all times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. Be with us, O my Lord, in thy mercies continually, and direct us according to the will of thy Godhead, all the days of our life, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Another. May the blessing of mercies, O my Lord, be sent from the treasury of mercies, by the angel of mercies, from the presence of God who aboundeth in mercies, and overflow on the companies of those who ever glorify thee, and call on thy holy Name, and look and wait for mercies and for salvation, which is from thee, Lord of all. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Of Mary. May the prayer, O my Lord, of the holy Virgin, and the request of the blessed Mother, and the beseeching and entreating of her who is full of grace, St. Mary the blessed, and the great power of the conquering cross and divine help, and the request of St. John the Baptist, be with us continually, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

31 Of the Apostles. May the prayer, O my Lord, of the holy apostles, and the request of the true preachers, and the beseeching and entreating of the illustrious athletes, the proclaimers of righteousness, sowers of peace in creation, be with us continually, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord. Of our father. May the prayer and request, and beseeching and entreating of our famous and holy father Mar Awa, Catholicos, and St. Stephen the firstborn of the martyrs, and of the giant of strength, St. George the illustrious martyr, and of Mar N., and of all the martyrs and saints of our Lord, be with us continually, a high wall and strong house of refuge, to save, deliver, rescue, and guard our bodies and souls from the Evil one and his hosts, at all seasons and times, Lord of all, etc. Amen. Bless, O my Lord.

32 The priest takes the cross in his hand, and turning to the people says, Bless, O my Lord. By your command. They answer, By the command of Christ, and glory to his holy Name. And they bow their heads.

Conclusion.

33 Glory to thee, Jesus our conquering King, the brightness of the eternal Father, begotten without beginning, before all times and things which came into being; we have no hope and expectation unless it be thou, the Creator. By the prayer of the just and elect who have been approved by thee from the beginning, pardon our sins and forgive our offences, deliver us from our afflictions, answer our requests and bring us to the excellent light, and deliver us by thy living sign from all harm, hidden and open, Christ the hope of our nature, now and at all times, and for ever and ever. Amen. He makes the sign of the cross over the people. They answer, May Christ hear thy prayers. May Christ make thy priesthood famous in the kingdom of heaven. Another. May the prayer of thy feeble servants, O our Lord and our God, be received before the throne of thy God-head; and may this our assembling together be for the pleasing of the will of thy majesty; that we may receive from thee in (thy) lovingkindness good health for the body and safe keeping for the soul; increase of fair weather; perpetual peace, O my Lord, and long-enduring tranquillity; continuance of love which passeth not away and departeth not from among us, in every age of this world, Christ the hope of our nature, now, etc.

34 Another. Blessed is God for ever, and glorified is his holy Name to all eternity. To him we make request, and of the overflowing sea of his mercy we beseech, that he will make us worthy of the excellent glory of his kingdom, and of joy with his holy angels, and of confidence before him, and of standing at his right hand in Jerusalem which is above, in his lovingkindness and mercies, Christ the hope, etc. Another. May God the Lord of all, in whose house we have assembled, and before whose majesty we have prayed, in the great hope of his mercy, hear our prayer in his compassion, and receive our request in his pity; and may he wash and cleanse the filth of our trespasses and sins in the overflowing hyssop of his pitifulness, and give rest to the souls of the departed in the glorious mansions of his kingdom. May he sprinkle us all with the dew of his sweetness, and may the right hand of his care overshadow us and all creatures in his lovingkindness and mercies, Christ the hope, etc.

35 Another. May God the Lord of all, who hath entrusted his praises (to be sung) by our mouth, his songs by our tongue, his canticles by our throats, his religion by our lips, his faith by our hearts, hear our prayers and receive our requests, and be appeased by our beseechings, and return answer to our petitions if they be good and innocent; and from the great treasury of his mercy pour forth his mercies and compassion on us and on all the whole world, Christ the hope, etc. Another. May the Name of God the Lord of all, who ordereth times and seasons, be glorified among us; and may the right hand of the care of his mercy overshadow us who are feeble and sinful, and all the whole world; the holy Church and its children; our fathers and masters and teachers; our departed who have been separated from us and have gone from among us, and all our brotherhood in Christ, Christ the hope, etc.

36 Another. To God be glory; to the angels honour; to Satan confusion; to the cross reverence; to the Church exaltation; to the departed quickening; to the penitent acceptance; to prisoners release; to the sick and infirm recovery and healing; and to the four quarters of the world great peace and tranquillity. And also on us who are weak and sinful may the compassion and mercies of our adorable God come, and may they overshadow us, and be poured forth, and remain firm and reign continually, Christ the hope, etc. Another. By the right hand of thy majesty, our Father which art in heaven, bless us all, O my Lord; keep us all; help us all; assist and protect us all; quicken the departed of us all; let thy right hand overshadow us all, and thy mercies and compassion be poured forth on us all; and may continual praise, honour, confession, worship, and thanksgiving ascend to thee from the mouth of us all, Christ the hope, etc.

37 Another. May God the Lord of all bless our congregation in his lovingkindness, and keep us from falling in the overflowing multitude of his mercy; answer our petitions from his treasury; and on all the whole world, and on the holy Church and its children, and on this country and its inhabitants, and on this habitation and them that dwell in it, and on us all and every one of us together, may the compassion and mercies of our good God come and be poured forth continually, Christ the hope, etc. They give the kiss of peace and say the Nicene Creed. We believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the only begotten, the firstborn of all creatures. Begotten of his Father before all worlds and not made. Very God of very God. Son of the nature of his Father. By whose hands the worlds were fashioned and everything was created. Who for us sons of men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost, and became son of man, and was conceived and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered and was crucified in the days of Pontius Pilate. And he was buried, and the third day he rose again, as it is written, and ascended unto heaven, and sat down on the right hand of his Father. And furthermore, he is ready to come to judge the dead and the quick. And in one Holy Ghost, the Spirit of truth, who proceedeth from the Father, the life-giving Spirit. And in one holy Apostolick and Catholick Church. And we confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of our bodies, and the life for ever and ever. Amen.

First Tuesday

38 All as on Monday except the following:— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. xxv., xxvi., xxvii. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. xxviii., xxix., xxx. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xvii. 1-6 to hear me. FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune Light and the Son of light. Hear, O God, and have mercy upon me. O thou that hearest and delayest not. And answerest, and savest, and rescuest. Hear, O my Lord, our request. Ps. xxx. 11. And return an answer in thy mercies to our petitions. Faithful is the Lord in his words. O our Lord, thou hast said. For every one that knocketh at the door of my majesty. The door is opened. And his petitions are answered. Ps. cxlv. 13, Syr. Glory be, etc. May the prayer of the Virgin. Mary the Mother of Christ. Be a wall to us. And keep us from the Evil one. From everlasting to everlasting. O prophets and apostles. And martyrs and priests and teachers. May your prayer be to us. A wall by night and by day.

39 And let all the people say Amen and Amen. Our holy father. The friend of the heavenly bridegroom. Beg for us mercies. From thy Lord whose love thou didst desire. SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. xxi. 1-5. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune Now is the night. Hear my prayer, O Lord. We make request to thee, O our Ps. cii. 1. Lord. And we beseech thy majesty. As thou hast created me in thy compassion. Give us life by thy coming. For thou hast compassion on sinners. And mercy on them that repent. And causest the multitude of sins to pass away. In the mercies of thy lovingkindness. Hearken to my words and receive [them]. O God, who didst accept the lamb. Of Abel, a perfect lamb. And the offering of righteous Noah. And of faithful Abraham. Receive, O our Lord, our request. And return an answer in thy mercies to our petitions. And make thy peace to dwell among us. All our days.

40 Glory be, etc. O Mary, the holy Virgin. Mother of Jesus our Saviour. May thy prayer be a refuge. To the company of the faithful. And through thee may our prayers be answered. As a help to our feebleness. And with thee may we see Christ. In the day of his revelation. From everlasting to everlasting. We keep the memorial of the just. And in their prayers we take refuge. And through them we call on thee. O our Lord, pity us. Make firm in us thy love as it is in them. And let our mouth preach their truth. And confirm their faith in us. O Hope of thy true (disciples). Let all the people say Amen and Amen. How excellent art thou, O blessed one. And desired is the crown of all thy victories. Which by virtuous deeds. Thou didst gain in heaven. Thou didst convict the adversary. Who fought with thee in the contest. And, lo, thy memorial is celebrated. In heaven and earth.

41 EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies with the season.] Or this. Our help is in the Name of the Lord. Our help is from Ps. cxxiv. 7. God. Who by means of his mercies chastiseth us all. For he is the giver of our life. The hope of the salvation of our souls shall never more be cut off. But let us cry and say. Keep us, O my Lord, in thy compassion, and have mercy upon us. And our helper in times of trouble. Our help, etc., as above. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost O Christ, who didst reconcile at thy coming all creation with him who sent thee. Pity thy Church, saved by thy blood. And bring to an end within it strifeful divisions. Which allow the devil to enter. To the wonderful dispensation of thy manhood. And raise up in it priests to preach the sound faith.

42 LETTER PSALM, cxix. 17-33.

Martyrs' Anthem.

43 The righteous shall have an everlasting memorial. Stephen trod the way. And the martyrs walked in his footsteps. And with the bridegroom have joy. In the bridechamber of light that passeth not away. Ps. cxii. 6. He will not be afraid of any evil tidings. Stephen when he was stoned. Saw the glory of his Lord on high. And the Holy Ghost weaving. A crown for the head of the faithful. Ps. cxii. 7. He asked life of thee and thou gavest it him. Stephen asked for mercy. For the people who drew near to stone him. Pardon, O our Lord, and forgive them. For they know not what they do. Ps. xxi. 4. Against the unmerciful people. Stephen when he was being killed. Asked mercy for them that killed him. Like his Lord when he was crucified. By the cruel Jews. Ps. xliii 1. And sing lustily with your voice. With a loud voice the martyrs cried. Before the judges and said. We will not deny Christ. Who tasted death for us.

44 Help us, O God our Saviour. O Christ, who didst descend among the martyrs. And didst help them in their contest. Be to us an armour that is not conquered. And a high wall that is not overcome. There is none like unto thee, O Lord my God; and there is nothing like thy works. There is no distress with which we have been afflicted. (So great) that we should deny and flee from thy worship. For the gods of the heathen come to nought. And thou alone art not moved. Such as are planted in the house of the Lord. As trees in a garden. The martyrs are placed in the temple. And over them is placed the altar. And the Holy Ghost ministereth to them. Ye servants of his that do his pleasure. The watchful ones descend from their place. And sing glory in their canticles. Over the bones of the faithful. Who have performed the will of their Creator.

45 Offer unto him the sacrifices of glory. The martyrs who were burnt were incense. And fell like (fragrant) roots in the fire. And the smell of their burning was sweet. As spices in the temple. Even the cedars of Libanus which thou hast planted. The martyrs are cedars which stood. And bowed not down before the judges. And on their graves kings worshipped. That from their bones they might have help. As a city that is surrounded by a wall. The martyrs are walls that fall not down. And blessed fountains that fail not. By your prayers beg for mercies. For the world from the Compassionate one. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and answer me. Moses prayed, (and) the sea divided. Simon prayed and conquered the Evil one. Our Lord prayed and tasted death. And gave life to Adam who had perished. Who is he in the heaven of heavens that can be compared unto the Lord? The sufferings of (this) time are not to be compared. To the kingdom which is prepared. From the foundation (of the world) for the faithful. Who have walked after thy Name.

46 How good and beautiful. How sweet is the smell of that garden. Which is placed in the temple of Jerusalem. And the martyrs enter and have joy. Under the shadow of its branches. Blessed are those that are blameless in the way. Blessed are the martyrs when they hear. The voice of the Father saying to them. Come, enter, and inherit the kingdom. Which awaiteth you from the foundation (of the world). And walk in the law of the Lord. A great blessing that passeth not away. Hath our Lord Jesus promised. To those who have loved him and believed in him. And have kept all his commandments. Come, let us kneel and worship Him. Come, let us be blessed by the martyrs. Come, let us be blessed by the priests. May the prayer of the martyrs and priests. Be a wall to our souls. O God, who is like unto Thee? The death of the athletes is like. To the death which our Lord died. His (death) was to hang on the cross. And theirs the sword and stoning.

47 Those that are true of heart. To desired blessings which end not. Are the holy martyrs invited. And instead of the sufferings which they endured here. They inherit the kingdom on high. He flew on the wings of the wind. The chariot sped and descended. The same which bore Elijah. And in it the saints ascend. To meet our Lord when he cometh. How good and beautiful. How beautiful are the companies. Ps. cxxxiii. 1. Of martyrs who stand in prayer. And sweet is the sound of their songs. When they ask mercy for the world. Righteous and upright. O glorious and holy martyr. St. Deut. xxxii. 4. Cyriac the illustrious. Beg mercy for us from thy Lord. That we may be worthy of forgiveness of trespasses. From the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same. Ps. cxiii. 3. Lo, in all quarters of the world is celebrated with processions. The glorious day of the memorials. Of Mar Sergis and Mar Bakus. May their prayers be a wall to us.

48 And I spake of peace. Peace to thee, O martyr Mar Ps. cxx. 6. Pithium. Athlete of Christ the King. Who didst endure stripes and afflictions. From the hands of the impure Astrologer. And thy prayers be on all of us. Peace to thee, Mar Pithium the martyr. Spiritual treasurer. Supply wealth to the needy. Who take refuge in thy prayers. Both small and great. Let us take refuge in St. George. Ps. cxv. 13. That by the strength of his prayers. Our Lord may make straight our ways. And lighten the weight of our limbs. And I will speak peace of thee. Peace to thee, full of grace. Ps. cxxii. 8, Syr. Said the watchful one to Mary. My Lord be with thee, daughter of mortals. From whom the Saviour doth shine forth. Glory be, etc. Peace with the architects. Who built a citadel that falleth not down. And in the name of Jesus adorned and built. A bridechamber on high that is not moved.

49 From everlasting to everlasting. A crown of victory in thy contest. Is laid up on high, O our father. Which at the last day thou wilt take. From the right hand of thy Lord who exalted thee. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. O thou who dost complete the course of the day. And givest the night for rest. Fulfil in us thy loving- kindness. O Lord, by night and day. O Christ, who hast kept us by day. And brought us to the evening in thy lovingkindness. Give us a restful night. That we may confess thee for thy lovingkindness. O our Lord, give peace in our country. And bless all our work. That we may be worthy of mercy and compassion. And confidence in the judgment.* Give by the mercy of thy lovingkindness. A restful night and sleep. To all the sick and afflicted. Who call on thee in their affliction.

First Wednesday

50 All as on Monday, except the following:— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. lxii., lxiii., lxiv. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. lxv., lxvi., lxvii. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xxiii. 1-5. FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune Compassionate and full. Day and night. May the prayer of the Virgin Mary. The Mother of Jesus our Saviour. Be to us continually. A wall by night and day. Ps. xlii. 3. At all seasons and times. May the prayer, etc., as above. Glory be, etc. Prophets, pray for peace. Apostles, for tranquillity. And martyrs and priests and teachers. May your prayers be a wall to us. From everlasting to everlasting. Beg and beseech. O our illustrious father. Of Christ whose love thou didst desire. That the congregation which celebrateth thy memorial. May be helped by thy prayers. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. O thou who hearest the prayers of thy servants. Who answerest the petitions of thy worshippers. Hear our prayer and the voice of our request. And return answer to our petitions in thy mercies.

51 SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. xxiv. 1-6. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune Every breath. And the land was filled with it. O Mary, who didst bear the medicine of life to the children of Adam. By thy petition may we find mercies in the day of the quickening. And deliver the children from death. O Mary, etc., as above. Glory be, etc. A fount of life, O Lord, for us thou didst make. All the true sons of thy mysteries who loved thy Name. From everlasting to everlasting. Our illustrious and holy father, the friend of the Son. Beg from thy Lord compasand mercies for our souls. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. O our Lord, help us, send peace, scatter the evil ones. Keep thy Ps. cvi. 46. Church, free its children from harm. EVENING ANTHEM: to the tune We are not put to shame. Holy is the tabernacle of the most Highest. The temple of God the Word. With great glory Mary carried in her bosom. And was mother and handmaid.

52 To Jesus the Saviour of all. And therefore all creatures. Rejoice in the day of her festival. And are bidden to the bridechamber of light. To endless joy. And we all, with all generations. Will call her most blessed. And give glory to him who chose her. As the abode of his glorious brightness. I will glorify the Word of God. The temple, etc., as above. Ps. lvi. 10, Syr. Glory be, etc. To goodly pearls. Are the bones of the saints like. Fixed in the crown of the King. And their beauty shineth in creation. Come, let us all with perfect love. Honour the day of their memorial. With songs of the Holy Ghost. From morn until even. And let us beg for mercies from their Lord. That he may make his peace to dwell in creation. And by their prayers. May the Church and its children be kept.

53 From everlasting to everlasting. Blessed is thy memorial, our illustrious father. For because of the truth thou wast persecuted. And didst endure sufferings and afflictions. That thou mightest be an inheritor of the kingdom. And who can tell. The dispensation of thy spiritual deeds? For thou wast adorned with virtue. With vigil, fast, and prayer. May thy prayer be a refuge. To sinners who take refuge in thee. And may we be worthy to raise. Glory to thy Lord who exalted thee. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. As the censer which Aaron offered. May the sweet fragrance of our congregation please thee. And like the petition of the Ninevites. Receive the prayer of thy servants, O my Lord. And return an answer to our petitions in thy mercies. From thy rich treasury. And as thou didst answer Daniel. From the den of lions. Answer, O my Lord, and help thy worshippers. In these times of affliction. For in thee is our confident hope. O Lord, who dost love thy servants.

54 Prayer instead of Pity us, O thou Compassionate one (page 11): Arm us, O our Lord and God, with strong and invincible armour, by the prayers of thy blessed Mother. And give us with her a portion and share in thy heavenly bridechamber, Lord of all, etc. SHURAYA [in place of a Letter Psalm]. Ps. xlv. 14-17. For thy sake have we been killed every day. O holy martyrs who were killed. For the love of Christ. Ps. xliv. 22. We beseech you for all of us. Beg mercy of God. In heaven and in earth. Your deeds conquer, and make us to rejoice. In the commemoration of your con- tests. For Christ's sake were ye killed. And with him will ye reign on high. Seek the Lord and be strong. O martyrs, beg mercy for the world. Which taketh refuge in your bones. Ps. cv. 4. That by your request and prayers. We may

55 find mercy in the day of judgment. How good and beautiful. With peace and tranquillity and concord. Is the country filled where ye dwell. Ps. cxxxiii. 1. And may we be kept from all harm. By your prayers, O blessed ones. I will alway bless the Lord. Blessed is he who made you, O blessed ones. True physicians. And your bones pour forth help. To him that taketh refuge in them. The camp of the angels of the Lord. In many companies, enter. The martyrs before their persecutors. Ps. xxxiv. 7. Crying and saying, Lord, help. Thy servants in times of affliction. Look to Him and trust in Him. They saw Christ and desired his love. Who tasted death for the sake of his Ps. xxxiv. 5. Church. And they ran and gave up their souls. To be with him when he is revealed. Offer to him sacrifices of praise. Propitiatory censers and pure.

56 Offerings were ye, O blessed ones. In whom the Father rejoiced, whom the Son accepted. And the Holy Ghost crowned. The Lord on high is glorious. Above on high is preserved glory. Which the martyrs put on at the quickening. In the glorious country full of blessings. Where life is high above all danger. And more to be desired are they than gold and than precious stones. Crowns better than gold. And sardonyx stones and pearls. Christ placeth on your heads. And giveth you joy in his bridechamber. Ps. xix. 10. Be strong, and your heart shall be established. O martyrs, ye did not fear the fire. And the terrible swords of the judges. For ye were clothed with the love of Christ. And despised all torments. Ps. xxxi. 27. Sing unto him a new song. With a new song doth Christ clothe. The friends whom he hath chosen to himself. And in place of the afflictions which they endured. He maketh them to inherit the bridechamber on high. Ps. xxxiii. 3.

57 Open me the gates of righteousness. Open your treasures, O blessed ones. And give help to the needy. Who look and wait for your prayer. That by it they may be protected from the Evil one. Ps. cxviii. 19. Blessed are those that are blameless in the way. Blessed are ye, holy martyrs. Friends of the heavenly bride-groom. For lo, ye are invited to the kingdom. And life and blessings without end. Ps. cxix. 1. And walk in the law of the Lord. An unending blessing. And an unending and unperishing kingdom. Hath our Saviour promised to his saints. Who have loved him and have kept his commandments. Ib. Joseph was sold to be a bondservant. The bones of illustrious Joseph. Made a hedge for the Egyptians. And your bones, O holy martyrs. Brought compassion to all creation. Ps. cv. 17. Thou hast set a glorious crown upon his head. A beautiful and honourable crown. Did the Lord of glory place. On the illustrious St. Cyriac. Who bore sufferings for the truth.

58 And I will speak peace of thee. Peace to thee, illustrious Mar Ps. cxxii. 8. Babai. Who didst fill every house with blessings. And lo, the tears of our eyes flow. Before thy tomb which hath brought us pardon. Righteous and upright. May the prayer of the martyr Mar Deut. xxxii. 4. Sergis, who by his strength. Confounded the Evil one and his servants. Keep our congregation. From the Evil one and his hosts. Beg of the Lord and pray before him. Beseech, illustrious Mar Ishu. Our God Jesus Christ. That when he raiseth the children of dust. He may cause us to enter his glorious bridechamber. And thy prayers be on all of us. Peace to thee, illustrious Mar Pithium. Who didst endure sufferings and afflictions. From the persecutors of the truth. For the love of Christ. The Lord shall give strength unto his people. May the power which descended to the contest. And gave the martyr St. George the victory. Be our guardian. From the Evil one and his hosts.

59 Choice silver which in the earth is tried. A storehouse of help to us is. Thy pure body, O Mary. Which by its many helps. Doth make us rich in our need. Glory be, etc. Glory to the Lord who exalted you. And made you a storehouse of life. For the afflicted and distressed. In you take refuge, by you are saved. From everlasting to everlasting. O armed and illustrious athlete. Our father, inheritor of the kingdom. Beseech Christ that in his mercies. He may make his peace to dwell in creation. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. The evening praise we lift up. To thee, O Lord God. And ask that we may receive. Forgiveness of trespasses from thee.* Give us life without sin, O my Lord. And love and peace and concord. And may all our petitions be answered. As seemeth good to thy Godhead.* Sow in us, O my Lord, a desire for prayer. And may our request ascend to thee. And give us twofold health. The sustenance of body and of spirit.

First Thursday

60 All as on Monday, except the following :— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. xcvi., xcvii., xcviii. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. xcix., c., ci. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xxv. 1-5. FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune Thou art the Light. O Lord, thou knowest. More than all thou knowest. Lord, what doth help us. In thy lovingkindness supply our life. And may thy mercies pity our trespasses. May thy compassion be a physician to us. And thy love a master and teacher. To thee be glory, and on us be thy mercies. Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever. To the overflowing mercies of thy lovingkindness. O King Christ, we call. For assistance to our weakness. Because of the times, which are disturbed. And the world, which is in confusion with its sins. Give us immovable peace. That having it we may confess thee at all times. Glory be, etc. O Mary, the holy Virgin. Mother of Jesus our Saviour. Beseech and beg for mercy. For sinners, that they be not destroyed. For in thy prayers they take refuge. May thy prayer be a wall to us. In this world and in that to come.

61 From everlasting to everlasting. By the prayer of the just who propitiated thee. And the righteous who were approved before thee. The prophets and apostles and teachers. And martyrs and priests and monks. Keep the assembly of thy worshippers. That they may raise to thee a new song. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. Let us all dili- gently honour. The glorious day of the memorial. Of our illustrious and holy father. Who was a vessel full of mercies. Worthy of the service of his Lord. And day by day his lamp shineth. May his prayer be a wall to us. SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. xxviii. 1-8. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune They are not oppressed. Lord, I have called daily upon thee. To thee cry the afflicted, Ps. lxxxviii. 9. O Compassionate one. And in thee the distressed take refuge, O Friend of men. Be a guardian to their life in thy compassion. And rescue them from the Evil one, for on thee they wait.

62 In the deep of his heart. Jonah called to thee from within the fish, and thou didst answer him. The company of Ananias in the furnace, and thou didst deliver them. And all creation calls to thee with sighing. Pity it and have mercy on it, as thou art wont. Glory be, etc. O Mary, Mother of the King, the King of kings. Offer with us a petition to the Son, who is of thee. That he make his peace and tranquillity to dwell in creation. And that the Church and her children be kept from harm. From everlasting to everlasting. Peace with your company, O blessed ones. Merchants bearing life to the sons of men. Open the treasury of your prayers to the needy. And keep the country where ye dwelt from harm. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. Make request for us all to thy Lord. O our illustrious and holy father, the friend of the Son. For by thy prayers shall be helped and saved. All who are afflicted and distressed, and who take refuge in thee.

63 EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies with the season.] Or this. We shall give thee thanks for ever. We give thee thanks, O our Creator, for thou hast mercy on all creation. Thou hast brought into being both the good and the evil in thy compassion. And copiously givest help to the sons of men. O thou who hast abundant mercy, praise to thee. For thy loving mercy and for thy truth's sake. Ps. cxv. 1; and We give thee thanks, etc., as above. cxxxviii. 2. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Open to us, O our Lord, the great treasury of thy mercy. That we may receive mercies and salvation for our poor race. And heal the pains of our sins by the great medicine of thy compassion. That our weak race by thy mercies may receive compassion. LETTER PSALM, cxix. 49-65.

Martyrs' Anthem.

64 Ye are the blessed of the Lord. The blessed martyrs counted death. As a great gain. And like honours and gifts. Accepted stripes and torments. And now after their deaths. They bestow on the world benefits. And storehouses full of helps. Ps. cxv. 15. Yea, they thought scorn of the pleasant land. The martyrs who saw the world passing away. And truth abiding. Left buildings and riches. And possessions, which are vanity. And desired the fear of God. And gave their necks to the sword. And lo, they are about to inherit the kingdom. Ps. cvi. 24. And sing lustily with the voice. The martyrs say, Our crown is fixed. And our recompense laid up. And Christ the King, whom we have loved. Maketh us to enter his kingdom. And because we have suffered with fire and sword. Christ comforts our afflictions. In Paradise, which is full of joys. Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. The martyrs are

65 invited. To the kingdom on high, and to life without end. That which ear hath not heard. And eye hath not seen, as it is written. And to the heart of the sons of men. Hath not gone up the blessing in which abide. The illustrious ones who loved Christ. Lay hand upon the shield and buckler, and stand up to help me. With the shield of the Spirit were the true martyrs armed. When they went down to the contest. And young men and boys were assembled. To see an unaccustomed sight. Men fighting with death. And conquering it though they were killed. A wonder greater than words can tell. Look on him and trust in him. O holy martyrs, ye saw Christ. In the kingdom which is above. And (departing) from temporal life. Ye have reached perfection. And have been counted worthy to glorify. With the spiritual companies. God the Lord of (all) creatures.

66 The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous. With the eye of the Spirit was Christ seen. By the holy martyrs. Who imitated him by their sufferings. For they heard that voice. Every one that beareth sufferings for my sake. Here on earth from men. Hath joy in the bridechamber of the kingdom. He spread out a cloud and overshadowed them. Clouds of light bear up the saints. In the day of resurrection. When is revealed the greatness. Of the heavenly King of kings. And above, on high, they have joy. On the right hand of Christ. All who have loved him and have kept his commandments. They knew not and understood not. The king bade them cast. The three children into the furnace. And Another among them. Sprinkled their faces with dew. And the more the fire was kindled. The more their faces shone. Blessed be the Lord who hath exalted his saints.

67 In the sight of all the people. The martyrs say, We will not deny. The Son of God. For we are the seed of Abraham. And sons of the inheritance of Isaak. For the God of our fathers. We offer a temporal death. And inherit life without end. Out of the hand of the unrighteous and evil man. The unrighteous king enraged. With anger and envy. Brought sharp wooden nails. And fixed them in the body of the boy. And Christ helped him and aided him. St. Cyriac the illustrious. May his prayers be a wall to us. Come, let us rejoice and be glad in it. In the day of thy crowning, O martyr Mar Sergis. The watchful ones and men rejoiced. Angels carried thy soul. Sons of men bore thy body in procession. The crown which the Holy Ghost wove. Our Saviour placed on thy head. Beg mercies for us from thy Lord.

68 His heart is established and feareth not. The martyr Mar Pithiun stood prepared. Before the heathen Magi. And reproved their arrogance. Worship not idols. But worship the one God. For heaven and earth are his. And his dominion endureth for ever. Against the unmerciful people. Dire sufferings and bitter torments. And many kinds of death. The holy martyr bore. St. George the illustrious. For the love of Christ. Because he loved him more than his life. Blessed is he who crowned the martyr with victory. The Lord preserveth them that are faithful. By the prayers of the Virgin Mary. The blessed Mother. May thy worshippers, O my Lord, be kept. From the wiles of the Crafty one. And grant us to fulfil thy will. Both in words and deeds. And to sing to thee glory at all times. Glory be, etc. Peace to you, holy martyrs. Friends of Christ. Who conquered and overcame and were crowned. And confounded the Evil one in the contest. Blessed are ye in the day of the Son. When the greatness of his glory shineth forth. And ye enter with him to the bridechamber.

69 From everlasting to everlasting. A garment of grace woven by the Holy Ghost. Art thou, O our father. A fountain of heavenly blessings. Hast thou caused to flow forth by thy steadfast deeds. And thou hast given the flock of thy pasture to drink. Of the word of heavenly life. And lo, a crown of victory is woven for thee. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. By sea and by land they call to thee, O our Lord. That thou mayest come to help them. Him that calleth by sea thou answerest. And (him that calleth) by land thou dost not neglect. And to us, O my Lord, who call on thee. Come, and help us, and save us. And deliver us from the Evil one and his host. O Christ, who didst make peace with thine own blood. Between the height and the depth. Make peace, O my Lord, between priests and kings. And raise up thy Church in thy compassion. And let the one sign of faith. Reign in the whole inhabited world. In thy lovingkindness, O merciful Lord. By thy lovingkindness, O merciful Lord. Bless and keep. This country and its inhabitants. From devils and evil men. And increase in it moderate weather. And love and peace and concord. And health of body and of soul. By the angels the house. Of our father Abraham was blessed. And by the Lord of the angels. The house of Zacchaeus was blessed. And in the house into which thy worshippers have entered. May the Trinity dwell. And may it be blessed in the generation of the righteous. Drive away Satan, who is the enemy. Of all righteousness. From the house where we dwell. And let him not enter and have dominion in it. And establish, O our Lord, its foundations. On the rock of faith. And increase in us life without end.

First Friday

70 All as on Monday, except the following :— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. lxxxv., lxxxvi. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. lxxxvii., lxxxviii. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. lxxv. 1-5. FIRST ANTHEM : to the tune The disciples of Christ. Confess him and bless his Name. Confess, O mortals, the Son who saved us. From the dominion of death. Which held us in our sins. For the whole reason that he descended to Sheol. Was that he might bring the dead from the graves to life. Who can repay the loving-kindness. Which he hath shewed to the race of mortals ? My mouth shall speak of wisdom. Take refuge, O sinners, in repentance. For the time is short. The world flourisheth and passeth away. Blessing to the penitent. And judgment to the wicked who have not worked righteousness. For if thou, O my Lord, judgest justly. Who can overcome in the judgment ? Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. We beseech thy lovingkindness, O Christ the King. Remember not the offences of thy servants. Who have received the mystery of thy body. And may thy lovingkindness defend them in the day of the quickening. And may they be delivered from Gehenna. And with the watchful ones may they be brought in to meet thee. With great glory, in the heights of heaven.

71 SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. lxxxii. 1-5. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune Remain in peace. I will alway bless the Lord. Blessed is thy day, O Son of the Ps. xxxiv. 1. Lord of all. When thou comest and rendest the bosom of Sheol. Glorious is thy quickening, for which are looking. The generations that have passed away and those that remain. They pass away, but thou endurest. Lo, this world passeth away. Ps. cii. 26. And all its desires come to nought. And blessed is he who hath prepared for himself. Provision for the world that passeth not away. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. We have no hope in which we may boast. But thy cross which pardoneth our trespasses. It is a high wall to us. And delivereth us from harm. EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies with the season.] Or this, to the tune God the Word.

72 Who can express the noble acts of the Lord? Who is sufficient, O our Maker, to confess thee for thy mercy? Who in the beginning didst form us in thy splendid image. And in the latter times hast clothed thyself with us, and turned us to the knowledge of thee. O thou who exaltest our race, glory to thee. Who is like unto thee, O Lord? Who is sufficient, etc., Ex. xv. 11. as above. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Who is sufficient, etc., as above. Prayer instead of Pity us, O thou Compassionate one (page 11): Quicken, O my Lord, our departed in thy compassion, and set them at thy right hand. Clothe them with excellent glory in thy kingdom, and join them to the just and righteous who fulfil thy will in Jerusalem which is above, O Lord of our death and of our life, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for ever. Amen.

73 SHURAYA in place of a Letter Psalm (if there is no special one in the Kashkul). Ps. cxvi. 11-13 to people.

Martyrs' Anthem.

74 All these things be come upon us, and we have not wandered from thee. Christ the Saviour of the world. The great King of glory. Did the martyrs love and have faith in. So they confounded the devil. And with the angels rejoice on high. And stand before God. And the Enemy and his host. Have they subdued under their feet. Nor lied against thy covenant. Christ is the Saviour of the world. Who suffered for us in his lovingkindness. And trod the way to the kingdom. And in his steps went the martyrs. And gave their bodies to torments. And burnings and tortures. And gained by the blood of their necks. The promised life without end. The voice of glory and salvation is in the dwelling of the righteous. At the voice of the holy martyrs. Who sow peace in creation. The spiritual ones fly and descend. Quickly to the holy place. And companies of the spiritual ones cry. With the martyrs in their song of praise. Holy art thou, O Lord of all. Who hast exalted the race of mortals.

75 For he hath done a marvellous thing. A great marvel hath been wrought for us. By the illustrious athletes and martyrs. Who saw the swords flashing. And the murderers threatening. And their mind moved not nor flinched. Because of their great love for their Lord. And they accepted death as a gift. And they relaxed not their confession of him. And they spared not their souls from death. O murdered ones who loved your Creator. And received death of your own free will. And became propitiatory sacrifices. To Christ the King who crowneth you. Offer with us a petition. In the great day of searching. That we may be rescued from torment. And inherit life without end. Offer to him the sacrifices of praise. O martyrs who are propitiatory sacrifices. Who yourselves propitiated your Lord. And with the blood which your necks poured forth. Gained the kingdom which passeth not away. Beseech and beg of the Lord. For sinners that they perish not. Who in your prayers take refuge. May peace and tranquillity be multiplied to them.

76 He sent his word and healed them. True physicians. Were the martyrs in creation. And cured and healed souls. Which were defiled with sin. Praise to the Lord who chose you. And made strength to dwell in your bones. That ye might be to the race of mortals. Havens of peace in the world. He brought them unto the haven where they would be. A desired and advantageous haven. Is the treasure of the bones of the saints. A fountain of mercies and of healing. Hast thy will placed (there), O our Saviour. And may the strength which descendeth from on high. And alway visiteth their bones. Keep the assembly of thy worshippers. From the wiles of the Crafty one. I will magnify thee, O my Lord the King. The King of the highest with his ministers. Helped the company of the faithful. The command went forth that the just martyrs. Should be killed with the sword. The Chaldeans were astonished, standing. Lifting up their hands, and saying. Great is the God of the faithful. Though he is not seen he saveth them.

77 A great King above all gods. The King of the highest heights. Built a citadel in heaven. And gave it the name Jerusalem. Of the firstborn written in heaven. He fixed a ladder of life in his Church. And leadeth them of his household, and raiseth them up. To the excellent habitation of heaven. That with the spiritual ones they may have joy. Lay hand upon the shield and buckler, and stand up to help me. With the shield of the Holy Ghost. Were the martyrs armed in their conflict. When they bowed their necks. Before the swords of the persecutors. And despised stripes and tortures. For the love of Christ. And inherited by the blood of their necks. The kingdom which is not destroyed. The King's daughter stood in glory. The Church is like to the ark. And the holy altar to the throne. And the martyrs to the bands of principalities. Who minister to Christ. It is built with jasper stones. And sapphires and crystal. Its architects are Peter and Paul. And Theodore and Nestorius.

78 And I will speak peace of thee. Peace to thee, O martyr Cyriac. Athlete of Christ the King. And peace to thy tomb. Which giveth health to the sick. Peace be to thy limbs. From which flow forth helps. Peace to thee and peace to thy mother. And praise to him who gave thee the victory. Offer to him the sacrifices of praise. Reasonable sacrifices were the martyrs. St. Cyriac and Julitta. In their own sufferings and tortures. For the truth of the love of their Lord. And they endured double afflictions. From the persecutors of the truth. That they might be partakers with him. In that kingdom which passeth not away. I will alway bless the Lord. Cyriac kneeled in prayer. And called to his Lord, beseeching him. O our Lord Jesus Christ. For thy sake have I been beaten. Send thy strength from on high. And help thy servant in the contest. Before the false teachers say. The faithful have no God.

79 Beg of the Lord and pray before him. Hail, spiritual merchant. O illustrious martyr Mar Sergis! Ps. xxxvii. 7. A pearl without flaw. A light hath shone in thy soul. Thou hast bought it with thy blood, and became rich thereby. And thou hast gained wealth which is not destroyed. Ask for the Church and her children. Love and peace and concord. Gird thee with a sword upon thy thigh, O thou most Mighty. O giant in strength, St. George. Who didst despise death and the sword. And cruel rendings. And blows of every kind. And didst work miracles and wonders. And didst turn all men to the truth. Blessed be he that made the athlete to conquer. Who by his strength will overcome error. This shall they say among the heathen. Blessed art thou, holy Virgin. Blessed art thou, Mother of Christ. Blessed art thou whom all generations. Ps. cxxvi. 3. And races call blessed. Blessed art thou in whom the Father was well pleased. Blessed art thou in whom the Firstborn dwelt. Blessed art thou whose name the Holy Ghost. Made to conquer in creation.

80 Glory be, etc. Glory be to the Father who chose you. Illustrious and holy martyrs. Glory be to the Son for whose sake. Ye stood, by his strength in the contest. Glory be to the Holy Ghost. Who adorned (and) wove your crowns. May your prayer be a wall to us. Till the end of the world. From everlasting to everlasting. O our father, who didst conquer in the contest. Lo, in heaven is thy recompense. Christ, for whom thou didst adorn thyself. Hath exalted thy memorial in his Church. A pure censer was thy love. And thou didst propitiate thy Lord by thy deeds. Beseech him with us when he is revealed. In great glory, that he have mercy upon us. And let all the people say Amen and Amen. O King of kings, our helper. Art thou, O Christ our Saviour. Pity thy servants who call on thee. Ps. cvi. 46.

81 In these times of affliction. For lo, sorrows surround us. And fears on all sides. Quickly let thy mercies prevent us. And make thy face to shine (on us) and save us. Thou art compassionate from all eternity. And merciful for ever. What is the wickedness of creation. Compared with the overflowing mercies of thy lovingkindness? Sprinkle the face of our nature. With the dew of mercy and pity. And rescue us from the hand of the Evil one. And from the tares, the sons of error. May Adam and the camp of the just. Moses and the chain of the prophets. And Peter and the company of the apostles. Stephen and all the martyrs. And Ephraim and Nersai the teachers. And Antony and the hermits. Beseech thee, O our Lord Jesus. That thou have mercy on the world.* The departed, who clothed themselves with thee, O our Lord. In the water of baptism. By thee may their bodies be cleansed. From the defilements of sin. To the departed who have eaten of thy body. And have had joy in thy living blood. Grant, O our Lord, a memorial. In the country where the just abide.

82 All as on First Monday, except the following:— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. lxxxv., lxxxvi., as on First Friday. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. lxxxvii., lxxxviii., as on First Friday. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xcv. 1-8. FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune Holy apostles. O come, let us glorify the Lord. Come, mortals, let us confess and glorify. Him who by his death brought to nought the dominion of death. And promised life and resurrection. To all the race of mortals. O come, let us kneel and worship him. Thee we worship, O Christ our Saviour. For thou art the Quickener and Saviour of all the departed. Who were baptized in thy Name. And confessed thy cross and thy death. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Glory be to thee, who by thy resurrection didst promise. Life and quickening to all the race of mortals. And thee let us confess and glorify. For thou art the Quickener of the departed.

83 SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. cxxxix. 1-5. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune Being, who by thy will. Thou hast fashioned me, and laid thine hand upon me. On Friday in the beginning God fashioned Adam from dust. And breathed into him the Spirit. And made him a reasonable being, that he might sing to him praise. O foolish people and unwise. On Friday the Jews crucified our Lord on the top of Golgotha. And on Friday the Slayer slew death. And raised up our nature. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Let us make request with entreating, and beseech mercy and ask for forgiveness. From the Compassionate one. Whose door is open to all who turn to him and repent. EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies with the season.] Or this. Royal Anthem: to the tune We are not confounded. Who can express the noble acts of the Lord? Who is sufficient to tell thy wonders, O Christ the King, our Saviour? For thou, more glorious than all. Ps. cvi. 2.

84 Wast revealed in the firstfruits which (thou didst take) from us. For thus thou didst will to save those who believe in thee. And to take the form of a servant. And appear in the world in the flesh. Who is like unto thee, O Lord? Who is, Ex. xv. 11. etc., as above. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. Who is, etc., as above. Prayer. Quicken, O my Lord: as on First Friday (page 42). SHURAYA [in place of a Letter Psalm]. Ps. xl. 7-10, to me. MARTYRS' ANTHEM. As on First Friday.

First Saturday

85 All as on Monday, except the following:— FIRST MARMITHA. Ps. cxlv., cxlvi., cxlvii. 1-12. SECOND MARMITHA. Ps. cxlvii. 12, cxlviii., cxlix., cl. FIRST SHURAYA. Ps. xxx. 1-5. FIRST ANTHEM: to the tune O Compassionate one, whose (door) is open. And our heart shall rejoice in him. May the cross, which was to us the cause of blessings. And by which our mortal race was freed. Be to us a strong wall, O my Lord. And by it may we conquer the Evil one and all his wiles. Because we have hoped in his holy Name. May the cross, etc., as above. Glory be, etc. Sanctify, O our Saviour, thy Church in thy compassion. And make thy lovingkindness to dwell in the temple which is set apart to thy honour. And set up within it thy noble altar. On which are celebrated thy body and blood, O Lord. From everlasting to everlasting. O our Lord, who in thy mercies didst promise to thy servants. That whoso asketh shall receive, and whoso seeketh shall find. Of thee we ask strength and help. That we may fulfil the will of thy majesty by our deeds.

86 SECOND SHURAYA. Ps. liv. 1-5. SECOND ANTHEM: to the tune Peace to the martyrs. From one end of the earth to the other. The cross, which hath held the four quarters of creation. Hath kept thy worshippers. By the compassion of thy Godhead. From the rising up of the sun unto the going down thereof. The cross, etc., as above. Glory be, etc. On the top of Golgotha the Church saw Christ. And knelt and worshipped him. And gave glory to him who sent him. From everlasting to everlasting. Let not the prayer of thy servants, O my Lord, be in vain. But let it be for reconciliation. And forgiveness of sins. EVENING ANTHEM. [Varies with the season.] Or this, to the tune The mysteries of Friday. Lord, I have called daily upon thee. To thee we cry. Have mercy upon us, O Christ our Saviour. Ps. lxxxviii. 9. Unto thee have I cried, O Lord my God; keep not silence with me. To thee we cry, etc., as above. Ps. xxviii. 1.

87 Glory be, etc. Glory and confession. Let us raise to the Son, who hath saved us by his cross. From everlasting to everlasting. May our prayer, O my Lord. Please thy good will, all our days. LETTER PSALM, cxix. 65-89.

Martyrs' Anthem.

88 Their gospel is gone out unto all the earth. The holy martyrs clothed with light. Went out to the four quarters of the world to preach. The glorious Trinity. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Ps. xix. 4. And their words into the ends of the world. The martyrs were like the watchful ones. For, while walking on earth in appearance like all men. Ib. In their minds above on high. They were dwelling among the angels. O bless the Lord, ye angels of his. Like angels were they. Who despised all earthly things, and kept aloof from them. The martyrs, the friends of Christ. (Who) proclaimed the (Holy) Trinity. Ps. ciii. 20. Sing to the Lord with harps and with the voice of singing. With songs and holy voices. The martyrs sing Hallelujah before the heavenly bridegroom. And cry to him, Holy, Holy. Holy, who givest victory to thy friends. Ps. xcviii. 6.

89 They that go down to the sea in ships. Hail, merchants, who with the blood of your necks. Obtained wealth that passeth not away for ever. Beseech and beg of the Lord. That he make his peace to dwell in creation. Ps. cvii. 23. Ye servants of his that do his pleasure. The watchful ones descend from the land of light. And sing a song of praise over the bones of the saints. To him who maketh the earthborn worthy. To have joy with the spiritual ones. And more to be desired are they than gold and than precious stones. Like gold and precious stones. Are the bones of the saints laid in the churches of Christ. And they pour forth and give out help. To him that taketh refuge in them. Unto the godly hath shone forth light in the darkness. Like the sun which shineth forth in the sky. The deeds of the saints shine forth in the Churches of the King's Son. And him that taketh refuge in them. The darkness toucheth not.

90 Majesty and glory are before him. The blessed martyrs saw thy majesty, O our Lord. At the time when they suffered on the cross for thy Name's sake. And all cried, saying. For thee we die. He spread out a cloud over them and overshadowed them. The company of Ananias in the furnace. The three boys quenched the flame. May their prayers be a wall to us. From the wiles of the Crafty one. Blessed are those that are blameless in the way. Blessed are the martyrs who loved Christ. And hated the things that are seen, through the fire of his love. And lo, he that recompenseth them hath come. To pay the wage of their deeds. And walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are ye, holy martyrs. Athletes who conquered and overcame in the spiritual contest. And lo, your bodies are in the church. And your spirits among the watchful ones.

91 Come, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Rejoice and be glad, holy martyrs. Who in heaven light your lamps. Before the just Judge. Who knoweth the secrets of all men. The Lord shall give strength unto his people. O Christ, who didst so strengthen the boy Cyriac. That he let not the truth slip in the multitude of afflictions. Keep our assembly by his prayers. From the Evil one at all times. The Lord is the strength of his people. O Christ, who didst strengthen the martyr Mar Pithium. To oppose the evil of the Magi, the sons of error. Ps. xxviii. 9. Strengthen our assembly that it may prevail. Against sufferings and enticements. O well is thee, and happy is thy soul. Blessed is thy spirit, O martyr George. Who didst serve thy Lord according to his will in this passing world. Ps. cxxviii. 2. And lo, the wage of thy deeds is laid up. With the saints in the kingdom.

92 Let them shout from the top of the mountains. Blessed art thou, O Mary, blessed Mother. Who, according to the manifestation of the prophets and sealing of the apostles. Without a husband didst bear Christ. By the power of the Holy Ghost. Glory be, etc. Peace to you, holy martyrs. Peace to you who conquered in the spiritual contest. Peace be to you who loved. Christ with a pure heart. From everlasting to everlasting. To the perfection of all the saints. Came our illustrious father by the help of thy lovingkindness. O Christ, who exaltest thy saint. Keep our assembly by his prayer. 93 And let all the people say Amen and Amen. Answer us, O Lord, answer us, O Hope of thy household. Ps. cvi. 46. Answer us, O God our Saviour, and hear the voice of our request. And return answer in thy mercies to our petitions. O thou who stayest not thy goodness and mercies.* May thy cross, O our Lord, be a guardian. To the beloved assemblies whom thou didst choose to thyself in thy Catholick Church. That they may be worthy to do thy will. As in heaven, so on earth. O Christ our Saviour, let there enter before thee. The prayer and request which thy worshippers have offered to thy majesty. And may thy lovingkindness help us. To tread down the head of the Apostate. A lamp and light is doctrine. And David among the prophets beareth witness, and Paul also among the apostles. Come, let us have joy in drinking of it. And walk in the way of its commandments. Open to us, O our Lord, the treasury of thy mercies. That we may receive mercies and salvation for our defiled souls. Like the robber who loved thee. And to whom thou didst promise the kingdom. Glory to thee, O our good God. For thou hast made us to rest from the works of the day. Glory to thee from all mouths. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.