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Song 7.

Eirmos:

We have sinned, transgressed, done wrong

before Thee, we have not watched or done as Thou
hast commanded us. But do not give us up utterly, O
God of our Fathers.

Refrain:

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me.

Troparia:

My days have vanished like a dream on waking. Therefore
weep on my bed like Hezekiah that years may be added to
my life. But what Isaiah will come to you, my soul, except the
God of all?

(IV Kings 20:3; Isaiah 38:2

)

I fall, down before Thee and bring Thee as tears my words. I
have sinned like the harlot, and transgressed as no other on
earth. But have compassion, O Lord, on Thy work, and recall
me.

I have buried Thy image and broken Thy commandment. All
my beauty is darkened and my lamp is extinguished by my
passions, O Savior. But have compassion and restore to me,
as David sings, joy.

(Psalm 50:14)

Return, repent, uncover what is hidden. Say to God Who
knows everything: Thou knowest my secrets, O only Savior;
but have mercy on me, as David sings, according to Thy
mercy.

Refrain:

Holy mother Mary, pray for us.