Lauds and Vespers: 8th-9th Centuries
Now, good shepherd, Peter, mercifully accept the
intentions of our prayers and loosen the chains of sin by the power handed over
to you, through which with a word you close and open heaven. Exceptional
doctor, Paul, guide our life and mind that we be set on the path to heaven
until what is limited and passing is more fully perfected. Glory be to the
eternal Trinity, honor, power and praise in the Unity, whose authority abides now
and for eternal ages. Amen.
From
Milfull p. 377
Excellent
teacher Paul, teach us morals and strive to carry us in spirit to heaven
until the prefect one shall give more fully that which is made vain, because we
do it imperfectly.
Other
manuscripts:
Excellent
teacher Paul, teach us moral behavior and strive to carry us in spirit to
heaven against that time when that which is perfect shall be
granted more fully and that which we do imperfectly shall be superseded.
O highest Princes of the supreme King of the
eternal court, the Apostles whom Jesus taught and gave to the world. The spiritual Jerusalem, whose lamp is the
Lamb, possessed you, sparkling jewels, as her bright foundation. Now the Church, the bride of Christ, which
your word inspires and your blood consecrated, hails and celebrates you. When
the world ends and the Judge, the Redeemer, sits enthroned, in whose praise you
will also sit, O assembly of glory. Wherefore now may your prayer ever aid and
strengthen us that the seeds which you have planted may flourish in the grain
of heaven. Eternal glory to Christ, you made you messengers
of the Father and the Spirit who filled you with divine love. Amen.
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