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...creation. Holy God, inexhaustible outpouring of the fountain. [RUBRIC] *Tēmb* [Choir/Mode indication]: Pastors of the Church entreat of Thee, saying: O Good Shepherd, have mercy upon [Thy] rational flock. Amen. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Amen. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

RUBRIC: PROCLAMATION [*kʿaroz*, litany]

Having all awakened from the rest of sleep, which God, the lover of mankind, granted unto us for the comfort and relief of our weakness; and having come together with one accord in spiritual song unto the praise and honor of the all-holy name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; let us stand in prayer before Him with fear and trembling. And give thanks unto Him in this night hour for His judgments and righteousness; Who chose us by His mercy and granted us to bear the likeness of the heavenly angels unto the glo[ry...]