Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
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And the priest prayeth:
The Prayer at the bowing of the heads
Priest:
We give thanks unto Thee, O King invisible,
who by Thine immeasurable might hast created all
things, and in the multitude of Thy mercies hast
brought all things from non-being into being; do
Thou Thyself, O Master, look from heaven upon
them that have bowed their heads unto Thee, for
thy have not bowed down unto flesh and blood, but
unto Thee, the awesome God. Do Thou therefore,
O Master, distribute these Things here set forth
unto us all for good, according to the need of each;
sail with them that voyage, travel with them that
journey, heal the sick, O Thou Physician of our
souls and bodies.
Exclamation:
Priest:
Through the grace and compassions and love for
mankind of Thine Only-begotten Son, with whom thou art
blessed, together with thy most holy and good, and life-
creating Spirit: now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.
People: Amen.
And the priest prayeth:
Priest:
Attend, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, out of
Thy holy dwelling place and from the glorious