Sixth Morning Prayer

Almighty Lord, the God of hosts and of all flesh,
Thou livest in the heights, yet lookest down on the humble,
proving the hearts and emotions, clearly foreknowing the secrets of men.
Thou art the Light without beginning, in Whom there is no variation
nor shadow of change.
O Immortal King, accept the prayers which we now offer Thee from defiled lips.
Free us from the sins we have committed in deed, word or thought,
knowingly and unknowingly.
Cleanse us from all defilement of flesh and spirit.
Grant us to pass through the entire night of this present life
with a watchful heart and a sober mind,
awaiting the coming of the bright and manifest day
of Thine only-begotten Son, our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ,
when the Judge of all will come with glory to reward each according to his deeds.
May we not be found fallen and lazy,
but alert and roused to action, prepared to enter into His joy
and the divine chamber of His glory,
where the voice of those who feast is unceasing
and indescribable is the delight of those who behold
the inexpressible beauty of Thy countenance.
For Thou art the true Light which enlightens and sanctifies all,
and all creation hymns Thee unto ages of ages. Amen.




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        Saint Basil the Great