Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Great and Holy Tuesday

LITURGY OF THE PRESANCTIFIED GIFTS

At Psalm 140

In Tone 1

10. Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name.

How shall I enter the splendour of your saints,* because of my unworthiness?* If I dare to enter into Your bridal chamber,* my garment shall give me away;* for I do not have a wedding garment,* and the angels shall cast me out.* Purify my soul, O Lord, and in Your goodness, save me.

9. The just shall gather around me* when You have been good to me.

How shall I enter the splendour of your saints,* because of my unworthiness?* If I dare to enter into Your bridal chamber,* my garment shall give me away;* for I do not have a wedding garment,* and the angels shall cast me out.* Purify my soul, O Lord, and in Your goodness, save me.

In Tone 2

8. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;* O Lord, hear my voice!

My slothful soul has fallen into sleep, O Christ, my Spouse,* and I do not have a lamp shining with the fire of virtues.* I have become like the foolish virgins;* for, instead of labouring, I have wasted my time.* Do not close off Your love and Your heart to me, O Master;* but dispel my dark slumber;* awaken me that I may enter Your palace with the wise virgins.* There the choir of the just shall resound as they sing to You:* O Lord, glory to You.

7. Let Your ears be attentive* to the voice of my prayer.

My slothful soul has fallen into sleep, O Christ, my Spouse,* and I do not have a lamp shining with the fire of virtues.* I have become like the foolish virgins;* for, instead of labouring, I have wasted my time.* Do not close off Your love and Your heart to me, O Master;* but dispel my dark slumber;* awaken me that I may enter Your palace with the wise virgins.* There the choir of the just shall resound as they sing to You:* O Lord, glory to You.

In Tone 4

6. If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered.

You have heard of the condemnation of the one who hid the talent;* O my soul, do not hide the word of God.* Proclaim His wonders and increase His gifts,* that you may enter into the joy of your Lord.

5. I have waited for You as You have commanded; my soul patiently relies on Your promise,* for it has trusted in the Lord.

You have heard of the condemnation of the one who hid the talent;* O my soul, do not hide the word of God.* Proclaim His wonders and increase His gifts,* that you may enter into the joy of your Lord.

In Tone 6

4. From the morning watch until night* let Israel trust in the Lord.

Come, O faithful, let us zealously labour for the Lord;* for He entrusts His riches to His servants;* let each multiply the talent of grace.* Let one gain wisdom by doing good;* let another serve with splendour;* let the faithful share the knowledge of faith with the unenlightened;* let others share their goods with the poor.* Thus we shall multiply the treasure that has been entrusted to us,* and we shall be the faithful stewards of grace,* and we shall be worthy of the joy of the Lord.* Grant this to us, O Christ our God,* in Your goodness toward humankind.

3. For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him there is plentiful redemption;* and He shall redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

Come, O faithful, let us zealously labour for the Lord;* for He entrusts His riches to His servants;* let each multiply the talent of grace.* Let one gain wisdom by doing good;* let another serve with splendour;* let the faithful share the knowledge of faith with the unenlightened;* let others share their goods with the poor.* Thus we shall multiply the treasure that has been entrusted to us,* and we shall be the faithful stewards of grace,* and we shall be worthy of the joy of the Lord.* Grant this to us, O Christ our God,* in Your goodness toward humankind.

2. Praise the Lord, all the nations;* proclaim His glory, all you people.

When You shall come in glory with the powers of heaven,* to be seated on the throne of judgment, O Jesus,* do not cast me far away from You, O Good Shepherd.* On Your right are the paths that lead to You,* and on Your left are those who turn away from You.* Do not make me perish with the goats,* even though I have been disfigured by sin.* But place me on Your right with Your sheep,* and in Your love for humankind, save me.

1. Strong is the love of the Lord for us;* eternally will His truth endure.

O Bridegroom, whose grace surpasses all human beauty,* You invite us to the spiritual feast in Your palace.* Strip me of the coarse garment of my sin,* and make me a partaker of Your Passion.* Clothe me in the glorious adornment of Your beauty.* In Your mercy, accept me as a luminous guest* at the banquet in Your Kingdom.

In Tone 7

Glory… Now…

Behold, the Lord entrusts His talent to you;* accept this gift with fear, O my soul.* Multiply it for the One who granted it to you;* share it with the poor and you shall have the Lord as your friend.* Then you shall be at His right when He comes in glory,* and you shall hear His blessed voice say to you:* You are indeed my servant;* enter into the joy of Your Lord.* Even though I have gone astray, O Lord,* make me worthy of this joy.

Prokeimenon I, Tone 6

Arise, O Lord, and go to Your resting place,* You and the ark of Your might.

verse: O Lord, remember David and the many hardships he endured.

Reading I

Exodus 2:5-10

Prokeimenon II, Tone 4

How good and how pleasant it is,* when people live in unity!

verse: It is like precious oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron.

Reading II

Job 1:13-22

Gospel

Matthew 24:36-26:2