Orthodox prayer · Great Lent
Prayer of St. Ephraim the Syrian
The traditional English text, as prayed in the Prosfora daily prayer rule. It is in the “Great Lent” section of the Prosfora prayer book.
The Lenten prayer, said on weekdays of the Great Fast.
O Lord and Master of my life, give me not a spirit of sloth, despondency, lust for power, and idle talk.
Prostration.
But grant unto me, Thy servant, a spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love.
Prostration.
Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see mine own failings, and not to condemn my brother; for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen.
Prostration.
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