exalted throne of Thy Excellency, and the awful seat of the power of Thy love, and the altar of forgiveness raised by Thy will, and the place of the abode of Thy glory, we Thy people and sheep of Thy pasture, with thousands of cherubim who sing hallelujahs, and with myriads of seraphim and archangels who celebrate Thee with their song of Holy, Holy, Holy, kneel, worship, give thanks, and praise at all times, O Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
| ¶ | Then shall follow the Oneetha d'Kanké [or the anthem of the altar, as appointed in the Khudhra for Sundays and the principal holidays. This anthem is sung by the Deacons at the door of the bema.] |
Prayer.
When the sweet odour of Thy love, O Lord our God, penetrates our minds, and our souls are enlightened by the knowledge of Thy truth, we thereby become fit to meet Thy well-beloved when He shall appear from heaven, and there to give thanks unto Thee, and to praise Thee unceasingly, in Thy Church triumphant endowed with all aid and blessing; for Thou art the sovereign Creator of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Deacon. Unto Thee, O Lord, we give thanks; unto Thee, O Christ Jesus, we offer praise; because Thou art He Who quickeneth our bodies, and saveth our souls.
Prayer.
Thou, O Lord, art in truth the Quickener of our bodies, and Thou art the Saviour of our souls, and the Preserver of our frames continually. Unto Thee, O Lord, we are bound at all times to offer thanksgiving, worship, and praise, O Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Deacon. O Holy God, O Holy Mighty, O Holy Immortal, have mercy upon us.
Priest. O Thou Holy and Adorable, Thou Strong and Immortal One, Who dwellest in the saints who perform Thy will, we pray that Thou wouldest regard, pity, and have mercy upon us, as is ever Thy wont, O Lord of all, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
