Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
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32. The way of Thy commandments have I run, when Thou didst enlarge my heart.
33. Set before me for a law, O Lord, the way of Thy statutes, and I will seek after it
continually.
34. Give me understanding, and I will search out Thy law, and I will keep it with
my whole heart.
35. Guide me in the path of Thy commandments, for I have desired it.
36. Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies and not unto covetousness.
37. Turn away mine eyes that I may not see vanity, quicken Thou me in Thy way.
38. Establish for Thy servant Thine oracle unto fear of Thee.
39. Remove my reproach which I have feared, for Thy judgements are good.
40. Behold, I have longed after Thy commandments; in Thy righteousness quicken
me.
41. Let Thy mercy come also upon me, O Lord, even Thy salvation according to
Thy word.
42. So shall I give an answer to them that reproach me, for I have hoped in Thy
words.
43. And take not utterly out of my mouth the word of truth, for in Thy judgements
have I hoped.
44. So shall I keep Thy law continually, for ever, and unto the ages of ages.
45. And I walked in spaciousness, for after Thy commandments have I sought.
46. And I spake of Thy testimonies before kings, and I was not ashamed.
47. And I meditated on Thy commandments which I have greatly loved.
48. And I lifted up my hands to Thy commandments which I have loved, and I
pondered on Thy statutes.
49. Remember Thy words to Thy servant, wherein Thou hast made me to hope.
50. This hath comforted me in my humiliation, for Thine oracle hath quickened me.
51. The proud have transgressed exceedingly, but from Thy law have I not
declined.
52. I remembered Thy judgements of old, O Lord, and was comforted.
53. Despondency took hold upon me because of the sinners who forsake Thy law.