At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Like the prodigal I squandered my paternal inheritance,* and now I am in desolation.* I dwell in the land of the wicked.* In my folly, I became like the unreasoning beasts,*...
At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Let us love the fast!* By the power of the Holy Spirit * the evil passions of the soul will be driven out.* He will strengthen us in performing divine deeds;* He will direct...
GREAT VESPERS Kathisma Reading “Blessed is the man…” is sung. At Psalm 140 In Tone 6 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O Christ, You won the victory over Hades,* You ascended the Cross so that You might raise up with Yourself*...
At Psalm 140 In Tone 4 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, this is the acceptable time,* this is the day of salvation.* Visit my soul in the abundance of Your love,** and in Your unique goodness, lighten the load of my sins....
At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. O faithful, to undertake a spiritual fast,* we must speak no deceit with our tongues* nor place obstacles in the path of each other.* But by repentance let us brighten the lamp...