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And having completed this, we chant the Great Canon. But if it is not the first week of
Great Lent, after Á-°O Come Let us worshipÁ-¬Á-? we begin with:
PSALM 4
When I called upon Thee, O God of my righteousness, Thou didst
hearken unto me; in mine affliction Thou hast enlarged me.
Have compassion on me and hear my prayer.
ye sons of men, how long will ye be slow of heart? Why do ye
love vanity, and seek after falsehood?
Know also that the Lord hath made wondrous His holy one; the
Lord will hearken unto me when I cry unto Him.
Be angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what
ye say in your hearts.
Sacrifice a sacrifice of righteousness, and hope in the Lord. Many
say: Who will show unto us good things?
The light of Thy countenance, O Lord, hath been signed upon us;
Thou hast given gladness to my heart.
From the fruit of their wheat, wine, and oil are they multiplied.
In peace in the same place I shall lay me down and sleep.
For Thou, O Lord, alone hast made me to dwell in hope.
PSALM 6
O Lord, rebuke me not in Thine anger, nor chasten me in Thy
wrath.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, O Lord, for
my bones are troubled, and my soul is troubled greatly; but Thou,
O Lord, how long?
Turn to me again, O Lord, deliver my soul; save me for Thy