Friday, March 6, 2009

Pray This If You Dare - Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian

This prayer, the Prayer of St. Ephrem the Syrian, is from the Byzantine Horologion. It is the Ninth Hour and is chanted. I found this @ Lunch Break.

O Lord and master of my life! Grant that I may not be infected with the spirit of slothfulness and inquisitiveness, with the spirit of ambition and vain talking.

Grant instead to me your servant the spirit of purity and humility, the spirit of patience and neighborly love.

O Lord and King! Bestow upon me the grace of being aware of my sins and of not thinking evil of those of my brethren; for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen.

O God, have mercy on me a sinner.

Yes, O Lord and King, bestow upon me the grace of being aware of my sins and of not thinking evil of those of my brethren; for you are blessed forever and ever. Amen.

3 comments:

Tracy said...

I dare.. this is good;)

Anonymous said...

Ooooh. This is a very difficult prayer. Great post!

A Bit of the Blarney said...

a prayer I should pray daily...It's hard work following Jesus! Thank you! Cathy

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