Rising from sleep - 28 June 2011 |
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A friend posted this prayer, originally composed by St Basil, in response to a tweet on Psalm 3 a few days ago. It’s so rich that I thought I’d post it here too:
“As I rise from sleep, I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, for through Thy great goodness and patience Thou wast not angry with me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me with mine iniquities, but hast shown Thy usual love for mankind; and when I was prostrate in despair, Thou hast raised me up to keep the morning watch and glorify Thy power. And now enlighten my mind’s eye, and open my mouth that I may meditate on Thy words, and understand Thy commandments, and do Thy will, and hymn Thee in heartfelt confession, and sing praises to Thine all-holy name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.”
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Posted by Steve Jeffery · Topics: Minister's Blog