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...in return for good, [and] hatred in return for my love; but you, O my Lord, visit [me].

Procession [hymn].

You who are the shepherd of the flocks of rational beings, grant me the hope of the life of repentance, and turn [me], the strayed one, back into your flock, O Christ, and save [me].

9.

I have sinned and I beseech you: grant forgiveness of my sins. Be my expiator through your mercy, you who alone are Savior, and grant [me] life.

[Psalm] 140.

I have sinned, Lord, I have sinned, and my iniquities I myself know within myself. I entreat and implore of You: forgive me, Lord, forgive me, and do not destroy me according to mine iniquity; be my expiator through Your compassion, You who alone are the Savior, and grant [me] life.

[Tone] 9.

I have sinned against You, O Lord; I have sinned against You, O Lord, I have sinned; and more [numerous] than the sand of the sea are my transgressions. The deceits of this world have beguiled me, and I have become unfruitful in the hope of Your life; but You, O unresentful and rancorless Savior, spare [this] sinful servant, and grant life [to me].