by user | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 8 If You mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?* But with You forgiveness is that You may be revered. Blessed Forerunner John, your head shone from the ground with rays brighter than the sun. It enlightens the faithful. We have it has...
by user | May 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
From earliest times, our ancestors have recognized and been awestruck by God’s love for us and his mercy in creating and sustaining us. The Book of Proverbs revels in the idea that the creator “found delight in the human race.” [PRV 8:31] And the Psalmist sings...
by user | May 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
GREAT VESPERS At Psalm 140 In Tone 1 Lead my soul forth from prison* that I may give thanks to Your name. Behold, we celebrate today the Feast of Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit, the fulfilment of the promise and the realization of hope. How wonderful and...
by user | May 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
The prophet Elijah sought God in windstorm and earthquake and fire. But he heard God only as a “still, small voice.” [1 Kings 19:12] In Psalm 46, we are advised to, “Be still, and know that I am God.” But after more than a week of prayer in the upper room, the...
by user | May 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
GREAT VESPERS If it is the custom, after the initial Amen, all kneel and sing in Tone 6: Heavenly King, Advocate, Spirit of Truth,* who are everywhere present and fill all things,* Treasury of Blessings, Bestower of Life,* come, and dwell within us;* cleanse us of all...
