O Lord, the God of powers and God of all flesh, who lives in the highest and looks upon the lowly, who searches the hearts and reins, and clearly perceives the secrets of men—light without beginning, endless life, everlasting salvation, the maker of all creatures, visible and invisible; the unchangeable and unalterable God—look down, O Lord, and hear my prayer.
I entreat You, O Father of mercies and God of all comfort. You know my evil deeds, my sins, and my negligence. I stand before You guilty of many faults; I dare not lift my eyes to heaven. But You, Lord, are my hope, my refuge, and my strength.
Stretch forth Your mighty hand and guide me in the path of Your commandments. Make my heart pure from wicked thoughts, my conscience clean from all deceit. Drive far from me the evil one and all his craft, for You alone are mighty and strong.
Establish me in Your fear and strengthen me in Your love. Grant me watchfulness of mind, sobriety of heart, and steadfastness in prayer. Let me not be shaken by the storms of the enemy, nor fall through the weakness of my flesh.
Keep me, O Lord, from vain thoughts, idle words, and unprofitable deeds. Deliver me from pride, anger, greed, and every passion that darkens the soul. Give me humility, gentleness, patience, and self-control.
Grant that I may walk in Your truth, fulfill Your will, and glorify Your holy Name all the days of my life. Teach me to do what is pleasing in Your sight, for You are my God, and with You is the fountain of life.
Remember, Lord, Your Church; defend her with Your mighty power. Give peace to the world, good governance to rulers, safety to travelers, health to the sick, rest to the weary, and forgiveness to all who repent.
Remember the poor and the afflicted, the widows and the orphans; comfort the sorrowful, free the captives, strengthen the weak, and return those who have gone astray.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great goodness. Blot out my transgressions; create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence but uphold me with Your mighty hand.
Let Your holy angels guard my soul, that I may lie down in peace and rise up in joy, offering thanksgiving to Your holy Name. For You are blessed forever. Amen.
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THE LONG PRAYER 🙏 OF ANTIOCHUS
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O Lord, the God of powers and God of all flesh, who lives in the highest and looks upon the lowly, who searches the hearts and reins, and clearly perceives the secrets of men—light without beginning, endless life, everlasting salvation, the maker of all creatures, visible and invisible; the unchangeable and unalterable God—look down, O Lord, and hear my prayer.
I entreat You, O Father of mercies and God of all comfort. You know my evil deeds, my sins, and my negligence. I stand before You guilty of many faults; I dare not lift my eyes to heaven. But You, Lord, are my hope, my refuge, and my strength.
Stretch forth Your mighty hand and guide me in the path of Your commandments. Make my heart pure from wicked thoughts, my conscience clean from all deceit. Drive far from me the evil one and all his craft, for You alone are mighty and strong.
Establish me in Your fear and strengthen me in Your love. Grant me watchfulness of mind, sobriety of heart, and steadfastness in prayer. Let me not be shaken by the storms of the enemy, nor fall through the weakness of my flesh.
Keep me, O Lord, from vain thoughts, idle words, and unprofitable deeds. Deliver me from pride, anger, greed, and every passion that darkens the soul. Give me humility, gentleness, patience, and self-control.
Grant that I may walk in Your truth, fulfill Your will, and glorify Your holy Name all the days of my life. Teach me to do what is pleasing in Your sight, for You are my God, and with You is the fountain of life.
Remember, Lord, Your Church; defend her with Your mighty power. Give peace to the world, good governance to rulers, safety to travelers, health to the sick, rest to the weary, and forgiveness to all who repent.
Remember the poor and the afflicted, the widows and the orphans; comfort the sorrowful, free the captives, strengthen the weak, and return those who have gone astray.
Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your great goodness. Blot out my transgressions; create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence but uphold me with Your mighty hand.
Let Your holy angels guard my soul, that I may lie down in peace and rise up in joy, offering thanksgiving to Your holy Name. For You are blessed forever. Amen.
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