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...their [own], and they set their tongues to range through the earth.

Glory and worship [to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit], now and always [and unto the ages of ages. Amen.] Alle[luia].

HOLY THURSDAY.

[Candles] lit.

Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.

[RUBRIC: Thursday.]

I will wash my hands in purity, and will go around Thine altar, O Lord. Lord, I have loved the beauty of Thy house, and the place of the habitation of Thy glory.

[Tone] 6: Alle[luia].

Thou hast prepared a table before me, in the sight of my oppressors. Thou didst anoint my head with oil; thy cup, like pure [wine], inebriated me.

Glory and worship [to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both] now and always [and unto the ages of ages. Amen.] Alleluia.

[RUBRIC:] Great Friday.

FOURTH TONE [OF THE OCTOECHOS]

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

RUBRIC: [On] Friday.

Thou didst mount upon thy chariots; thy riding became salvation at thy going forth. Thy bow was awakened, [satiating] the arrows of thy quivers...