The Great Canon Á-? On Wednesday of the First Week - Page 16 of 20
Song 8.
Eirmos:
Him Whom the heavenly hosts glorify and before
Whom Cherubim and Seraphim tremble, let every
breath and all creation praise, bless and exalt
throughout all ages.
Refrain:
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me.
Troparia:
Just Judge and Savior, have mercy on me and deliver me
from the fire and the threat which I shall justly incur at the
judgment. Forgive me before my end by virtue and
repentance.
Like the robber I cry, "Remember me!" Like Peter I weep
bitterly, "Release me, O Savior!" I croak like the publican; I
weep like the harlot. Accept my lamentation as Thou once
did the Canaanite woman.
(Luke 23:42; Matthew 26:75; Luke 18:13; Luke 7:37-38; Matthew
15:22-28)
Heal, O Savior, the corruption of my debased soul, O only
Physician. Apply the compress to me, and the oil and wine -
works of repentance, compunction and tears.
(Luke 10:34)
Imitating the woman of Canaan, I also cry, "Have mercy on
me, O Son of David!" I touch Thy hem like the woman with
hemorrhage. I weep like Martha and Mary over Lazarus.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit:
To The Trinity:
Eternal Father, co-eternal Son, gracious Comforter,
Spirit of Truth; Father of the Divine Word, Word of the