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[RUBRIC:] Exhortation [*kʿaroz*] of the canons [*kanon*s] "Fret Not" [*Mi naxanjir*] and "Confess" [*Xostovan*].

That our steps may be directed into the paths of peace, let us beseech the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That all thoughts of the evil [one] may be dispersed from us, let us beseech the Lord. That sound thoughts and virtuous conduct may be granted to us, let us beseech the Lord. That we may be kept under the shadow of His almighty right hand, let us beseech the Lord. That the adversary may be swiftly crushed beneath our feet, let us beseech the Lord. For the souls [of the departed]... And again, in unity... [Let us commit] ourselves... Have mercy...

RUBRIC: Prayer

Lord of heaven and earth, Creator of all creatures visible and invisible. Unto thee we call at all times, for in all places is thy Lordship, and thy Kingdom ruleth over all. Grant us with fear to anticipate [the hours] in thy service continually, to love thee with all [our] heart and with [our] whole mind, and with all our strength to ke[ep...]