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PRAYER

We give thanks to you, Lord our God, who have awakened us from the rest of sleep through the grace of your mercy. Awaken our minds in righteousness toward you, Lord our God, that our eyes may see your salvation. May your Divinity come and dwell among us, and may your mercy be a canopy and protector over your ministers. And make us, your servants, worthy by day and by night and at all times always to meditate upon the love of your commandments, and with thanksgiving to glorify the Father and the Son and your Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of [ages. Amen.]

RUBRIC: Peace unto all.

Life-giving power and fountain of immortality, you are Christ God, our Savior, who granted us to rise in the middle of the night and to give thanks to you for your judgments and righteousness. And now we beseech you, Lord our God, make us watchful and ready at the morning hour [together] with your saints, and with them, giving thanks, to glorify you with the Father and with the Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen.