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Ps.41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
Ps.41:2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
Ps.41:3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
Ps.41:4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
Ps.41:5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
Ps.41:6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
Ps.41:7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
Ps.41:8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
Ps.41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
Ps.41:10 But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
Ps.41:11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
Ps.41:12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
Ps.41:13 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

Psalm 40

Ps.40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Ps.40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Ps.40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.
Ps.40:4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Ps.40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
Ps.40:6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Ps.40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
Ps.40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Ps.40:9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
Ps.40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Ps.40:11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Ps.40:12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
Ps.40:13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me.
Ps.40:14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
Ps.40:15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Ps.40:16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
Ps.40:17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Psalm 39

Ps.39:1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
Ps.39:2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
Ps.39:3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,
Ps.39:4 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.
Ps.39:5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.
Ps.39:6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.
Ps.39:7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
Ps.39:8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.
Ps.39:9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
Ps.39:10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
Ps.39:11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.
Ps.39:12 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Ps.39:13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.

Psalm 38

Ps.38:1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Ps.38:2 For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
Ps.38:3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any rest in my bones because of my sin.
Ps.38:4 For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.
Ps.38:5 My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Ps.38:6 I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long.
Ps.38:7 For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in my flesh.
Ps.38:8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my heart.
Ps.38:9 Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee.
Ps.38:10 My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it also is gone from me.
Ps.38:11 My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.
Ps.38:12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
Ps.38:13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth.
Ps.38:14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs.
Ps.38:15 For in thee, O Lord, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.
Ps.38:16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot slippeth, they magnify themselves against me.
Ps.38:17 For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
Ps.38:18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.
Ps.38:19 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Ps.38:20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.
Ps.38:21 Forsake me not, O Lord: O my God, be not far from me.
Ps.38:22 Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.

Psalm 37

Ps.37:1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
Ps.37:2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Ps.37:3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Ps.37:4 Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Ps.37:5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Ps.37:6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Ps.37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Ps.37:8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.
Ps.37:9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.
Ps.37:10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.
Ps.37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Ps.37:12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.
Ps.37:13 The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
Ps.37:14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Ps.37:15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Ps.37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Ps.37:17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous.
Ps.37:18 The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.
Ps.37:19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied.
Ps.37:20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away.
Ps.37:21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
Ps.37:22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
Ps.37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
Ps.37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.
Ps.37:25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Ps.37:26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
Ps.37:27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
Ps.37:28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Ps.37:29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Ps.37:30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Ps.37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Ps.37:32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
Ps.37:33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Ps.37:34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
Ps.37:35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Ps.37:36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Ps.37:37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
Ps.37:38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off.
Ps.37:39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Ps.37:40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Psalm 36

Ps.36:1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
Ps.36:2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
Ps.36:3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Ps.36:4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Ps.36:5 Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
Ps.36:6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
Ps.36:7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
Ps.36:8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
Ps.36:9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
Ps.36:10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Ps.36:11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
Ps.36:12 There are the workers o]f iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.

Psalm 35

Ps.35:1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Ps.35:2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Ps.35:3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Ps.35:4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
Ps.35:5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord chase them.
Ps.35:6 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the Lord persecute them.
Ps.35:7 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
Ps.35:8 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
Ps.35:9 And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Ps.35:10 All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?
Ps.35:11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
Ps.35:12 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.
Ps.35:13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom.
Ps.35:14 I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily, as one that mourneth for his mother.
Ps.35:15 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
Ps.35:16 With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.
Ps.35:17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Ps.35:18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.
Ps.35:19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
Ps.35:20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.
Ps.35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
Ps.35:22 This thou hast seen, O Lord: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me.
Ps.35:23 Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Ps.35:24 Judge me, O Lord my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.
Ps.35:25 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up.
Ps.35:26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.
Ps.35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Ps.35:28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

Psalm 34

Ps.34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
Ps.34:2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Ps.34:3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Ps.34:4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Ps.34:5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
Ps.34:6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
Ps.34:7 The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
Ps.34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Ps.34:9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him.
Ps.34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.
Ps.34:11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
Ps.34:12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
Ps.34:13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Ps.34:14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Ps.34:15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Ps.34:16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
Ps.34:17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
Ps.34:18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Ps.34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
Ps.34:20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.
Ps.34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.
Ps.34:22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Psalm 33

Ps.33:1 Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
Ps.33:2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
Ps.33:3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
Ps.33:4 For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
Ps.33:5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Ps.33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
Ps.33:7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
Ps.33:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
Ps.33:9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
Ps.33:10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
Ps.33:11 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
Ps.33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Ps.33:13 The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
Ps.33:14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
Ps.33:15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
Ps.33:16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Ps.33:17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
Ps.33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
Ps.33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
Ps.33:20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
Ps.33:21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
Ps.33:22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.

Psalm 32

Ps.32:1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Ps.32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Ps.32:3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.
Ps.32:4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the drought of summer. Selah.
Ps.32:5 I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Ps.32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Ps.32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Ps.32:8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Ps.32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
Ps.32:10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about.
Ps.32:11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Psalm 31

Ps.31:1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Ps.31:2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.
Ps.31:3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.
Ps.31:4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Ps.31:5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.
Ps.31:6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the Lord.
Ps.31:7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;
Ps.31:8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a large room.
Ps.31:9 Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.
Ps.31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed.
Ps.31:11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.
Ps.31:12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel.
Ps.31:13 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life.
Ps.31:14 But I trusted in thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my God.
Ps.31:15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Ps.31:16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies’ sake.
Ps.31:17 Let me not be ashamed, O Lord; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave.
Ps.31:18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Ps.31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Ps.31:20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Ps.31:21 Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
Ps.31:22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.
Ps.31:23 O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.
Ps.31:24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.

Psalm 30

Ps.30:1 I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Ps.30:2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Ps.30:3 O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Ps.30:4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Ps.30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Ps.30:6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Ps.30:7 Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Ps.30:8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
Ps.30:9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Ps.30:10 Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.
Ps.30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Ps.30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 29

Ps.29:1 Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
Ps.29:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Ps.29:3 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
Ps.29:4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Ps.29:5 The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
Ps.29:6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
Ps.29:7 The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
Ps.29:8 The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
Ps.29:9 The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
Ps.29:10 The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
Ps.29:11 The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.

Psalm 28

Ps.28:1 Unto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
Ps.28:2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.
Ps.28:3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.
Ps.28:4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.
Ps.28:5 Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.
Ps.28:6 Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Ps.28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Ps.28:8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Ps.28:9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.

Psalm 27

Ps.27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Ps.27:2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Ps.27:3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Ps.27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.
Ps.27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Ps.27:6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.
Ps.27:7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Ps.27:8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.
Ps.27:9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Ps.27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.
Ps.27:11 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Ps.27:12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
Ps.27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Ps.27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Psalm 26

Ps.26:1 Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
Ps.26:2 Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
Ps.26:3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
Ps.26:4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
Ps.26:5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
Ps.26:6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:
Ps.26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Ps.26:8 Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Ps.26:9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
Ps.26:10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
Ps.26:11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
Ps.26:12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.

Psalm 25

Ps.25:1 Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Ps.25:2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
Ps.25:3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
Ps.25:4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
Ps.25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
Ps.25:6 Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
Ps.25:7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
Ps.25:8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
Ps.25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Ps.25:10 All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Ps.25:11 For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
Ps.25:12 What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
Ps.25:13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
Ps.25:14 The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
Ps.25:15 Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Ps.25:16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Ps.25:17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
Ps.25:18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
Ps.25:19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
Ps.25:20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
Ps.25:21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
Ps.25:22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Psalm 24

Ps.24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
Ps.24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Ps.24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Ps.24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Ps.24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Ps.24:6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
Ps.24:7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Ps.24:8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
Ps.24:9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Ps.24:10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Psalm 23

Ps.23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Ps.23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Ps.23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Ps.23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Ps.23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Ps.23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalm 22

textPs.22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Ps.22:2 O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
Ps.22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
Ps.22:4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Ps.22:5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.
Ps.22:6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.
Ps.22:7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,
Ps.22:8 He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.
Ps.22:9 But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.
Ps.22:10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.
Ps.22:11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.
Ps.22:12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
Ps.22:13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
Ps.22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.
Ps.22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.
Ps.22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Ps.22:17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.
Ps.22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Ps.22:19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Ps.22:20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.
Ps.22:21 Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
Ps.22:22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Ps.22:23 Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Ps.22:24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
Ps.22:25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
Ps.22:26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
Ps.22:27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
Ps.22:28 For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
Ps.22:29 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
Ps.22:30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.
Ps.22:31 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

Psalm 21

Ps.21:1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Ps.21:2 Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
Ps.21:3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
Ps.21:4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Ps.21:5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
Ps.21:6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Ps.21:7 For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Ps.21:8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
Ps.21:9 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Ps.21:10 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
Ps.21:11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
Ps.21:12 Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
Ps.21:13 Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalm 20

Ps.20:1 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Ps.20:2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Ps.20:3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
Ps.20:4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Ps.20:5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
Ps.20:6 Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
Ps.20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Ps.20:8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Ps.20:9 Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.

Psalm 19

Ps.19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Ps.19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Ps.19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Ps.19:4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Ps.19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Ps.19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Ps.19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
Ps.19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Ps.19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Ps.19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Ps.19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Ps.19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Ps.19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Ps.19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

Psalm 18

Ps.18:1 I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.
Ps.18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Ps.18:3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
Ps.18:4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
Ps.18:5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
Ps.18:6 In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
Ps.18:7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and were shaken, because he was wroth.
Ps.18:8 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.
Ps.18:9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet.
Ps.18:10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Ps.18:11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies.
Ps.18:12 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones and coals of fire.
Ps.18:13 The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire.
Ps.18:14 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
Ps.18:15 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
Ps.18:16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
Ps.18:17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
Ps.18:18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.
Ps.18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Ps.18:20 The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.
Ps.18:21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord, and have not wickedly departed from my God.
Ps.18:22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes from me.
Ps.18:23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity.
Ps.18:24 Therefore hath the Lord recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
Ps.18:25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Ps.18:26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
Ps.18:27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
Ps.18:28 For thou wilt light my candle: the Lord my God will enlighten my darkness.
Ps.18:29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Ps.18:30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.
Ps.18:31 For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
Ps.18:32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Ps.18:33 He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
Ps.18:34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Ps.18:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Ps.18:36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.
Ps.18:37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
Ps.18:38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
Ps.18:39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Ps.18:40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
Ps.18:41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the Lord, but he answered them not.
Ps.18:42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.
Ps.18:43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made me the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me.
Ps.18:44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
Ps.18:45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places.
Ps.18:46 The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.
Ps.18:47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Ps.18:48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
Ps.18:49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Ps.18:50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

Psalm 17

Ps.17:1 Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips.
Ps.17:2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal.
Ps.17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
Ps.17:4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
Ps.17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
Ps.17:6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Ps.17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Ps.17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,
Ps.17:9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about.
Ps.17:10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
Ps.17:11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;
Ps.17:12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.
Ps.17:13 Arise, O Lord, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
Ps.17:14 From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Ps.17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Psalm 16

Ps.16:1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Ps.16:2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
Ps.16:3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Ps.16:4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
Ps.16:5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
Ps.16:6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Ps.16:7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
Ps.16:8 I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Ps.16:9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
Ps.16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Ps.16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 15

Ps.15:1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Ps.15:2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Ps.15:3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.
Ps.15:4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
Ps.15:5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

Psalm 14

Ps.14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Ps.14:2 The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Ps.14:3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
Ps.14:4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.
Ps.14:5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
Ps.14:6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.
Ps.14:7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

Psalm 13

Ps.13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Ps.13:2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
Ps.13:3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
Ps.13:4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Ps.13:5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Ps.13:6 I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Psalm 12

Ps.12:1 Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
Ps.12:2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Ps.12:3 The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
Ps.12:4 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
Ps.12:5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
Ps.12:6 The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Ps.12:7 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
Ps.12:8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

Psalm 11

Ps.11:1 In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Ps.11:2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
Ps.11:3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
Ps.11:4 The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
Ps.11:5 The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Ps.11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
Ps.11:7 For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Psalm 10

Ps.10:1 Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
Ps.10:2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.
Ps.10:3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart’s desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.
Ps.10:4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Ps.10:5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, he puffeth at them.
Ps.10:6 He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.
Ps.10:7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischief and vanity.
Ps.10:8 He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor.
Ps.10:9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Ps.10:10 He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.
Ps.10:11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will never see it.
Ps.10:12 Arise, O Lord; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble.
Ps.10:13 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt not require it.
Ps.10:14 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
Ps.10:15 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.
Ps.10:16 The Lord is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
Ps.10:17 Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:
Ps.10:18 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

Psalm 9

Ps.9:1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.
Ps.9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
Ps.9:3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence.
Ps.9:4 For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness.
Ps.9:5 You have rebuked the nations, You have destroyed the wicked; You have blotted out their name forever and ever.
Ps.9:6 O enemy, destructions are finished forever! And you have destroyed cities; Even their memory has perished.
Ps.9:7 But the LORD shall endure forever; He has prepared His throne for judgment.
Ps.9:8 He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.
Ps.9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, A refuge in times of trouble.
Ps.9:10 And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.
Ps.9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.
Ps.9:12 When He avenges blood, He remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the humble.
Ps.9:13 Have mercy on me, O LORD! Consider my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death,
Ps.9:14 That I may tell of all Your praise In the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in Your salvation.
Ps.9:15 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made; In the net which they hid, their own foot is caught.
Ps.9:16 The LORD is known by the judgment He executes; The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands.
Ps.9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, And all the nations that forget God.
Ps.9:18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten; The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.
Ps.9:19 Arise, O LORD, Do not let man prevail; Let the nations be judged in Your sight.
Ps.9:20 Put them in fear, O LORD, That the nations may know themselves to be but men.Selah
Ps.9:21 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble?
Ps.9:22 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.
Ps.9:23 For the wicked boasts of his heart́s desire; He blesses the greedy and renounces the LORD.
Ps.9:24 The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.
Ps.9:25 His ways are always prospering; Your judgments are far above, out of his sight; As for all his enemies, he sneers at them.
Ps.9:26 He has said in his heart, «I shall not be moved; I shall never be in adversity.»
Ps.9:27 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression; Under his tongue is trouble and iniquity.
Ps.9:28 He sits in the lurking places of the villages; In the secret places he murders the innocent; His eyes are secretly fixed on the helpless.
Ps.9:29 He lies in wait secretly, as a lion in his den; He lies in wait to catch the poor; He catches the poor when he draws him into his net.
Ps.9:30 So he crouches, he lies low, That the helpless may fall by his strength.
Ps.9:31 He has said in his heart, «God has forgotten; He hides His face; He will never see.»
Ps.9:32 Arise, O LORD! O God, lift up Your hand! Do not forget the humble.
Ps.9:33 Why do the wicked renounce God? He has said in his heart, «You will not require an account.»
Ps.9:34 But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, To repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.
Ps.9:35 Break the arm of the wicked and the evil man; Seek out his wickedness until You find none.
Ps.9:36 The LORD is King forever and ever; The nations have perished out of His land.
Ps.9:37 LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear,
Ps.9:38 To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, That the man of the earth may oppress no more.

Psalm 8

Ps.8:1 O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens!
Ps.8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger.
Ps.8:3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
Ps.8:4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?
Ps.8:5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
Ps.8:6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,
Ps.8:7 All sheep and oxen– Even the beasts of the field,
Ps.8:8 The birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas.
Ps.8:9 O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth!

Psalm 7

Ps.7:1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me,
Ps.7:2 Lest they tear me like a lion, Rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
Ps.7:3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands,
Ps.7:4 If I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, Or have plundered my enemy without cause,
Ps.7:5 Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me; Yes, let him trample my life to the earth, And lay my honor in the dust.Selah
Ps.7:6 Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; Lift Yourself up because of the rage of my enemies; Rise up for me to the judgment You have commanded!
Ps.7:7 So the congregation of the peoples shall surround You; For their sakes, therefore, return on high.
Ps.7:8 The LORD shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, And according to my integrity within me.
Ps.7:9 Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.
Ps.7:10 My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart.
Ps.7:11 God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day.
Ps.7:12 If he does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready.
Ps.7:13 He also prepares for Himself instruments of death; He makes His arrows into fiery shafts.
Ps.7:14 Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity; Yes, he conceives trouble and brings forth falsehood.
Ps.7:15 He made a pit and dug it out, And has fallen into the ditch which he made.
Ps.7:16 His trouble shall return upon his own head, And his violent dealing shall come down on his own crown.
Ps.7:17 I will praise the LORD according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Psalm 6

Ps.6:1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure.
Ps.6:2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.
Ps.6:3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD–how long?
Ps.6:4 Return, O LORD, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercieś sake!
Ps.6:5 For in death there is no remembrance of You; In the grave who will give You thanks?
Ps.6:6 I am weary with my groaning; All night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears.
Ps.6:7 My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my enemies.
Ps.6:8 Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
Ps.6:9 The LORD has heard my supplication; The LORD will receive my prayer.
Ps.6:10 Let all my enemies be ashamed and greatly troubled; Let them turn back and be ashamed suddenly.

Psalm 5

Ps.5:1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, Consider my meditation.
Ps.5:2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray.
Ps.5:3 My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.
Ps.5:4 For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You.
Ps.5:5 The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity.
Ps.5:6 You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
Ps.5:7 But as for me, I will come into Your house in the multitude of Your mercy; In fear of You I will worship toward Your holy temple.
Ps.5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.
Ps.5:9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is destruction; Their throat is an open tomb; They flatter with their tongue.
Ps.5:10 Pronounce them guilty, O God! Let them fall by their own counsels; Cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions, For they have rebelled against You.
Ps.5:11 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You.
Ps.5:12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.

Psalm 4

Ps.4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
Ps.4:2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
Ps.4:3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
Ps.4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Ps.4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.
Ps.4:6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Ps.4:7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
Ps.4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

Morning Prayers

Having risen from sleep, before any other action, stand reverently, considering thyself to be in the presence of the All-seeing God, and, having made the sign of the Cross, say:

Then pause a moment, until all thy senses are calmed and thy thoughts forsake all things earthly; and then make three bows, saying:

The Prayer of the Publican:

The Beginning Prayer:

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most pure Mother and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come and dwell in us, and cleanse us of all impurity, and save our souls, O Good One.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. — O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for Thy name’s sake.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in the heavens, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Troparia to the Holy Trinity:

Having risen from sleep, we fall down before Thee, O Good One, and the angelic hymn we cry aloud to Thee, O Mighty One. Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou. O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.

From bed and sleep hast Thou raised me up, O Lord: enlighten my mind and heart and open my lips that I may hymn Thee, O Holy Trinity:

Suddenly the judge shall come, and the deeds of each shall be laid bare; but with fear do we cry at midnight. Holy, Holy, Holy art Thou, O God; through the Theotokos, have mercy on us.

Prayer of Saint Basil the Great to the Most Holy Trinity:

As I rise from sleep, I thank Thee, O Holy Trinity, for through Thy great goodness and patience Thou wast not angry with me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me with mine iniquities, but hast shown Thy usual love for mankind; and when I was prostrate in despair, Thou hast raised me up to keep the morning watch and glorify Thy power. And now enlighten my mind’s eye, and open my mouth that I may meditate on Thy words, and understand Thy commandments, and do Thy will, and hymn Thee in heartfelt confession, and sing praises to Thine all-holy name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Psalm 50

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy; and according to the multitude of Thy compassions blot out my transgression. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know mine iniquity, and my sin is ever before me. Against Thee only have I sinned and done this evil before Thee, that Thou mightest be justified in Thy words, and prevail when Thou art judged. For behold, I was conceived in iniquities, and in sins did my mother bear me. For behold, Thou hast loved truth; the hidden and secret things of Thy wisdom hast Thou made manifest unto me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Thou shalt make me to hear joy and gladness; the bones that be humbled, they shall rejoice. Turn Thy face away from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence, and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and with Thy governing Spirit establish me. I shall teach transgressors Thy ways, and the ungodly shall turn back unto Thee. Deliver me from blood-guiltiness. O God, Thou God of my salvation; my tongue shall rejoice in Thy righteousness. O Lord, Thou shalt open my lips, and my mouth shall declare Thy praise. For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I had given it; with whole-burnt offerings Thou shalt not be pleased. A sacrifice unto God is a broken spirit; a heart that is broken and humbled God will not despise. Do good, O Lord, in Thy good pleasure unto Sion, and let the walls of Jerusalem be builded. Then shalt Thou be pleased with a sacrifice of righteousness, with oblation and whole-burnt offerings. Then shall they offer bullocks upon Thine altar.

The Symbol of the Orthodox Faith:

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ. the Son of God, the Only-begotten, begotten of the Father before all ages. Light of Light; true God of true God, begotten, not made; of one essence with the Father by Whom all things were made; Who for us men, and for our salvation. came down from the heavens, and was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man; And was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffered, and was buried; And arose again on the third day according to the Scriptures; And ascended into the heavens, and sitteth at the right hand of the Father. And shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life; Who proceedeth from the Father; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the prophets. In One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I look for the resurrection of the dead, And the life of the age to come. Amen.

Prayer I, of St. Macarius the Great:

O God, cleanse me a sinner, for I have never done anything good in Thy sight; but deliver me from the evil one, and let Thy will be done in me, that I may open mine unworthy mouth without condemnation, and praise Thy holy name: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer II, of the same saint:

Having risen from sleep, I offer unto Thee, O Saviour, the midnight hymn, and falling down I cry unto Thee: Grant me not to fall asleep in the death of sin, but have compassion on me, O Thou Who wast voluntarily crucified, and hasten to raise me who am reclining in idleness, and save me in prayer and intercession; and after the night’s sleep shine upon me a sinless day, O Christ God, and save me.

Prayer III, of the same saint:

Having risen from sleep, I hasten to Thee, O Master, Lover of mankind, and by Thy loving-kindness, I strive to do Thy work, and I pray to Thee: Help me at all times, in everything, and deliver me from every worldly, evil thing and every impulse of the devil, and save me, and lead me into Thine eternal kingdom. For Thou art my Creator, and the Giver, and Provider of everything good, and in Thee is all my hope, and unto Thee do I send up glory, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer IV, of the same saint:

O Lord, Who in Thine abundant goodness and Thy great compassion hast granted me, Thy servant, to go through the time of the night that is past without attack from any opposing evil: Do Thou Thyself, O Master, Creator of all things, vouchsafe me by Thy true light and with an enlightened heart to do Thy will, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer V, of St. Basil the Great:

O Lord Almighty, God of hosts and of all flesh, Who dwellest on high and lookest down on things that are lowly, Who searchest the heart and innermost being, and clearly foreknowest the secrets of men; O unoriginate and everlasting Light, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning: Do Thou, O Immortal King, receive our supplications which we, daring because of the multitude of Thy compassions, offer Thee at the present time from defiled lips; and forgive us our sins, in deed, word, and thought, whether committed by us knowingly or in ignorance,. and cleanse us from every defilement of flesh and spirit. And grant us to pass through the night of the whole present life with watchful heart and sober thought, ever expecting the coming of the bright and appointed day of Thine Only-begotten Son, our Lord and God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, whereon the judge of all shall come with glory to reward each according to his deeds. May we not be found fallen and idle, but watching, and upright in activity, ready to accompany Him into the joy and divine palace of His glory, where there is the ceaseless sound of those that keep festival, and the unspeakable delight of those that behold the ineffable beauty of Thy countenance. For Thou art the true Light that enlightenest and sanctifiest all, and all creation doth hymn Thee unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer VI, likewise by St. Basil:

We bless Thee, O Most High God and Lord of mercy, Who ever doest with us things both great and inscrutable, both glorious and awesome, of which there is no measure; Who grantest to us sleep for rest from our infirmities, and relaxation from the labours of our much-toiling flesh. We thank Thee that Thou hast not destroyed us with our iniquities, but hast shown Thy loving-kindness to man as usual, and while we were lying in despair upon our beds, Thou hast raised us up that we might glorify Thy dominion. Wherefore, we implore Thy boundless goodness: Enlighten the eyes of our understanding and raise up our mind from the heavy sleep of indolence; open our mouth and fill it with Thy praise, that we may be able steadily to hymn and confess Thee, Who art God glorified in all and by all, the unoriginate Father, with Thine Only-begotten Son, and Thine All-holy and good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos:

I offer the groans of my heart to thee unceasingly, strive for me, O Sovereign Lady.

I raise my hands and lips in thy praise, defiled as they are by impurity, O all immaculate one.

Deliver me from soul corrupting evils, and fervently intercede with Christ, to Whom is due honour and worship, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ:

O my plenteously merciful and all merciful God, Lord Jesus Christ, through Thy great love Thou didst come down and become incarnate so that Thou mightest save all. And again, O Saviour. save me by Thy grace, I pray Thee. For if Thou shouldst save me for my works, this would not be grace or a gift, but rather a duty; yea, Thou Who art great in compassion and ineffable in mercy. For he that believeth in Me, Thou hast said, O my Christ, shall live and never see death. If, then, faith in Thee saveth the desperate, behold, I believe, save me, for Thou art my God and Creator. Let faith instead of works be imputed to me, O my God, for Thou wilt find no works which could justify me. But may my faith suffice instead of all works, may it answer for, may it acquit me, may it make me a partaker of Thine eternal glory. And let Satan not seize me and boast, O Word, that he hath torn me from Thy hand and fold. But whether I desire it or not, save me, O Christ my Saviour,! forestall me quickly, quickly, for I perish. Thou art my God from my mother’s womb. Vouchsafe me, O Lord, to love Thee now as fervently as I once loved sin itself, and also to work for Thee without idleness, diligently, as I worked before for deceptive Satan. But supremely shall I work for Thee, my Lord and God, Jesus Christ, all the days of my life, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayer IX, to the Holy Guardian Angel:

O holy angel that standeth by my wretched soul and my passionate life, forsake not me a sinner, nor shrink from me because of mine intemperance. Give no place for the cunning demon to master me through the violence of my mortal body, strengthen my poor and feeble hand, and guide me in the way of salvation. Yea, O holy angel of God, guardian and protector of my wretched soul and body, forgive me all wherein I have offended thee all the days of my life; and if I have sinned during the past night, protect me during the present day, and guard me from every temptation of the enemy, that I may not anger God by any sin. And pray to the Lord for me, that He may establish me in His fear, and show me, His servant, to be worthy of His goodness. Amen.

Prayer X, to the Most Holy Theotokos:

O my most holy lady Theotokos, through thy holy and all-powerful prayers, banish from me, thy lowly and wretched servant, despondency, forgetfulness, folly, carelessness, and all filthy, evil, and blasphemous thoughts from my wretched heart and my darkened mind. And quench the flame of my passions, for I am poor and wretched, and deliver me from many and cruel memories and deeds, and free me from all their evil effects. For blessed art thou by all generations, and glorified is thy most honourable name unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Prayerful Invocation of the Saint Whose Name we bear:

Pray unto God for me, O holy God pleaser N., for I fervently flee unto Thee, the speedy helper and intercessor for my soul.

Song to the Most Holy Theotokos:

O Theotokos and Virgin, rejoice, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls.

Troparion to the Cross:

Save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance; grant Thou victory to Orthodox Christians over enemies; and by the power of Thy Cross do Thou preserve Thy commonwealth.

Then offer a brief prayer for the health and salvation of thy spiritual father, thy parents, relatives, those in authority, benefactors, others known to thee, the ailing, or those passing through sorrows. And if it be possible, read this commemoration:

For the Living:

Remember, O Lord Jesus Christ our God, Thy mercies and compassions which are from the ages, for the sake of which Thou didst become man and didst will to endure crucifixion and death for the salivation of those that rightly believe in Thee; and having risen from the dead didst ascend into the heavens and sittest at the right hand of God the Father, and regardest the humble entreaties of those that call upon Thee with all their heart; incline Thine ear, and hearken unto the humble supplication of me, Thine unprofitable servant, as an odour of spiritual fragrance, which I offer unto Thee for all Thy people. And first, remember Thy Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, which Thou hast provided through Thy precious Blood, and establish, and strengthen, and expand, increase, pacify, and keep Her unconquerable by the gates of hades. calm the dissensions of the churches, quench the raging of the nations, and quickly destroy and uproot the rising of heresy, and bring them to nought by the power of Thy Holy Spirit. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the Russian Land and her Orthodox people both in the homeland and in the diaspora, this land and its authorities. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the holy Eastern Orthodox patriarchs, most reverend metropolitans, Orthodox archbishops and bishops, and all the priestly and monastic order, and all who serve in the Church, whom Thou hast appointed to shepherd Thy rational flock, and through their prayers have mercy and save me, a sinner. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my spiritual father N., and through his holy prayers forgive my sins. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on my parents, Names, brothers and sisters, and my kindred according to the flesh, and all the neighbours of my family and friends, and grant them Thine earthly and spiritual good things. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on the aged and the young, the poor and the orphans and widows, and those in sickness and sorrow, misfortune and tribulation, those in difficult circumstances and in captivity, in prisons and dungeons, and especially those of Thy. servants that are persecuted for Thy sake and the Orthodox Faith by godless peoples, by apostates, and by heretics; and remember them, visit, strengthen, comfort, and by Thy power quickly grant them relief, freedom, and deliverance. Bow.

Save, O Lord, and have mercy on them that hate and wrong me, and make temptation for me, and let them not perish because of me, a sinner. Bow.

Illumine with the light of awareness the apostates from the Orthodox Faith, and those blinded by pernicious heresies, and number them with Thy Holy, Apostolic, Catholic Church. Bow.

For the Departed:

Remember, O Lord, those that have departed this life, Orthodox kings and queens, princes and princesses, most holy patriarchs, most reverend metropolitans, Orthodox archbishops and bishops, those in priestly and clerical orders of the Church, and those that have served Thee in the monastic order, and grant them rest with the saints in Thine eternal tabernacles. Bow.

Remember, O Lord, the souls of Thy departed servants, my parents, Names, and all my kindred according to the flesh, and forgive them all transgressions, voluntary and involuntary, granting them the kingdom and a portion of Thine eternal good things, and the delight of Thine endless and blessed life. Bow.

Remember, O Lord, also all our fathers and brethren, and sisters, and those that lie here, and all Orthodox Christians that departed in the hope of resurrection and life eternal, and settle them with Thy saints, where the light of Thy countenance shall visit them, and have mercy on us, for Thou art good and the Lover of mankind. Bow.

Grant, O Lord, remission of sins to all our fathers, brethren, and sisters that have departed before us in the faith and hope of resurrection, and make their memory to be eternal. Bow.

Final Prayer:

It is truly meet to bless thee, the Theotokos, ever-blessed and most blameless, and Mother of our God. More honourable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who without corruption gavest birth to God the Word, the very Theotokos, thee do we magnify.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

And the dismissal:

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the prayers of Thy most pure Mother, our holy and God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us. Amen.

Evening Prayers

Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Thrice, each with the sign of the cross and a bow.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

O Most Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. O Lord, blot out our sins. O Master, pardon our iniquities. O Holy One, visit and heal our infirmities for thy name’s sake.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and save us, amen.

Troparia — 6 th Tone

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us; for at a loss for any defense, this prayer do we sinners offer Thee as Master; have mercy on us.

Lord have mercy on us, for we have hoped in Thee, be not angry with us greatly, neither remember our iniquities; but look upon us now as Thou art compassionate, and deliver us from our enemies, for Thou art our God, and we, Thy people; all are the works of Thy hands, and we call upon Thy name.

The door of compassion open unto us 0 blessed Theotokos, for hoping in thee, let us not perish; through thee may we be delivered from adversities, for thou art the salvation of the Christian race.

Prayer I, of St. Macarius the Great

O Eternal God and King of all creation, Who hast vouchsafed me to arrive at this hour, forgive me the sins that I have committed this day in deed, word, and thought; and cleanse, O Lord, my lowly soul of all impurity of flesh and spirit, and grant me, O Lord, to pass the sleep of this night in peace; that, rising from my lowly bed, I may praise Thy most holy name all the days of my life, and thwart the enemies, fleshly and bodiless, that war against me. And deliver me, O Lord, from vain thoughts and evil desires which defile me. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory: of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Prayer II, of St. Antiochus

O Ruler of all, Word of the Father, O Jesus Christ, Thou Who are perfect: for the sake of the plenitude of Thy mercy, never depart from me, but always remain in me, Thy servant. O Jesus, Good Shepherd of Thy sheep, deliver me not over to the sedition of the serpent, and leave me not to the will of Satan, for the seed of corruption is in me. But do Thou, O Lord, Worshipful God, holy King, Jesus Christ, as I sleep, guard me by the Unwaning Light, Thy Holy Spirit, by Whom Thou didst sanctify Thy disciples. O Lord, grant me, Thine unworthy servant, Thy salvation upon my bed. Enlighten my mind with the light of understanding of Thy Holy Gospel; my soul with the love of Thy Cross; my heart with the purity of Thy word; my body, with Thy passionless Passion. Keep my thought in Thy humility, and raise me up at the proper time for Thy glorification. For most glorified art Thou, together with Thine unoriginate Father, and the Most Holy Spirit, unto the ages.

Prayer III, to the Holy Spirit

O Lord, Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, show compassion and have mercy on me Thy sinful servant, and loose me from mine unworthiness, and forgive all wherein I have sinned against Thee today as a man, and not only as a man, but even worse than a beast, my sins voluntary and involuntary, known and unknown, whether from youth, and from evil suggestion, or whether from brazenness and despondency. If I have sworn by Thy name, or blasphemed it in my thought; or grieved anyone, or have become angry about anything; or have lied, or slept needlessly, or if a beggar hath come to me and I disdained him; or if I have grieved my brother, or have quarreled, or have condemned anyone; or if I have been boastful, or prideful, or angry; if, as I stood at prayer, my mind hath been distracted by the wiles of this world, or by thoughts of depravity; or if I have over eaten, or have drunk excessively, or laughed frivolously; if I have thought evil, seen the beauty of any other and been wounded thereby in my heart; if I have said improper things, or derided my brother’s sin when mine own sins are countless; if I have been neglectful of prayer, or have done some other wrong that I do not remember, for all of this and more than this have I done: have mercy, O Master my Creator, me Thy downcast and unworthy servant, and loose me, and remit, and forgive me, for Thou art good and the Lover of mankind, so that, lustful, sinful, and wretched as I am, I may lie down and sleep and rest in peace. And I shall worship, and hymn, and glorify Thy most honorable name, together with the Father and His Only-begotten Son, now and ever, and unto the ages.

Prayer IV, of St. Macarius the Great

What shall I offer Thee, or what shall I give Thee, O greatly-gifted, immortal King, O compassionate Lord Who lovest mankind, for though I have been slothful in pleasing Thee, and have done nothing good, Thou has led me to the close of this day that is past, and established the conversion and salvation of my soul. Be merciful to me a sinner, bereft of every good deed, raise up my fallen soul which hath become defiled by countless sins, and take away from me every evil thought of this visible life. Forgive my sins, O Only Sinless One, in which I have sinned against Thee this day, known or unknown, in word, and deed, and thought, and in all my senses. Do Thou Thyself protect and guard me from every opposing circumstance, by Thy Divine Authority and power and inexpressible love for mankind. Blot out, O God, Blot out the multitude of my sins. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me from the net of the evil one, and save my passionate soul, and overshadow me with the light of Thy countenance when thou shalt come in glory; and cause me, uncondemned now, to sleep a dreamless sleep, and keep Thy servant untroubled by thoughts, and drive away from me all satanic deeds; and enlighten for me the eyes of my heart with understanding, lest I sleep unto death. And send me an angel of peace, a guardian and guide of my soul and body, that he may deliver me from mine enemies; that, rising from my bed, I may offer Thee prayers of thanksgiving. Yea, O Lord, hearken unto me, Thy sinful and wretched servant, in confession and conscience; grant me, when I arise, to be instructed by Thy sayings; and through Thine angels cause demonic despondency to be driven far from me: that I may bless Thy holy name, and glorify and extol the most pure Theotokos Mary, whom Thou hast given to us sinners as a protectress, and accept her who prayeth for us. For I know that she exemplifieth Thy love for mankind and prayeth for us without ceasing. Through her protection, and the sign of the precious cross, and for the sake of all Thy saints, preserve my wretched soul, O Jesus Christ our God: for holy art Thou, and most glorious forever.

Prayer V

O Lord our God, as Thou art good and the Lover of mankind, forgive me wherein I have sinned today in word, deed, and thought. Grant me peaceful and undisturbed sleep; send thy guardian angel to protect me from all evil. For Thou art the Guardian of our souls and bodies, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

Prayer VI

O Lord our God, in Whom we believe, and Whose Name we invoke above every name, grant us, as we go to sleep, relaxation of soul and body, and keep us from all dreams, and dark pleasures; stop the onslaught of the passions and quench the burnings that arise in the flesh. Grant us to live chastely in deed and word, that we may obtain a virtuous life, and not fall away from thy promised blessings; for blessed art Thou forever.

Prayer VII, of St. John Chrysostom

4. O Lord, deliver me from all ignorance, forgetfulness, faintheartedness, and stony insensibility.

7. O Lord, as a man I have sinned, but do Thou, as the compassionate God, have mercy on me, seeing the infirmity of my soul.

9. O Lord Jesus Christ, write me Thy servant in the Book of Life, and grant me a good end.

10. O Lord my God, even though I have done nothing good in Thy sight, yet grant me by Thy grace a good beginning.

12. O Lord of heaven earth, remember me Thy sinful servant, shameful and unclean, in Thy Kingdom, Amen.

22. O Lord, vouchsafe me to love Thee with all my soul and thoughts, and in all things to do Thy will.

23. O Lord, protect me from evil men, and demons, and passions, and from every other unseemly thing.

24. O Lord, Thou knowest that Thou doest as Thou wilt: Thy will be done also in me a sinner; for blessed art Thou unto the ages.

Prayer VIII, to our Lord Jesus Christ

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of Thy most honorable Mother, and Thy bodiless angels, Thy Prophet and Forerunner and Baptist, the God-Inspired apostles, the radiant and victorious martyrs, the holy and God-bearing fathers, and through the intercessions of all the saints, deliver me from the besetting presence of the demons. Yea, my Lord and Creator, Who desirest not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be converted and live, grant conversion also to me, wretched and unworthy; rescue me from the mouth of the pernicious serpent who is yawning to devour me and take me down to hades alive. Yea, my Lord, my Comfort, Who for my miserable sake wast clothed in corruptible flesh, draw me out of misery, and grant comfort to my miserable soul. Implant in my heart to fulfill Thy commandments, and to forsake evil deeds, and to obtain Thy blessings; for in Thee, O Lord, have I hoped, save me.

Prayer IX, to the Most Holy Theotokos

O good Mother of the Good King, most pure and blessed Theotokos Mary, do thou pour out the mercy of thy Son and our God upon my passionate soul, and by Thine intercessions guide me unto good works, that I may pass the remaining time of my life without blemish, and attain paradise through thee, O Virgin Theotokos, who alone art pure and blessed.

Prayer X, to the Holy Guardian Angel

O Angel of Christ, my holy guardian and protector of my soul and body, forgive me all wherein I have sinned this day, and deliver me from all opposing evil of mine enemy lest I anger my God by any sin. Pray for me, a sinful and unworthy servant, that thou mayest show me forth worthy of the kindness and mercy of the All-holy Trinity, and of the Mother of my Lord Jesus Christ, and of all the saints.

Kontakion to the Theotokos

To thee the Champion Leader, we thy servants dedicate a feast of victory and thanksgiving, as ones rescued out of sufferings, O Theotokos; but as thou art one with might which is invincible, from all dangers that can be, do thou deliver us, that we may cry to thee: Rejoice, thou Bride unwedded!

Most glorious Ever-Virgin, Mother of Christ God, present our prayer to thy Son and our God, that through thee our souls may be saved.

O Virgin Theotokos, disdain not me a sinner, needing thy help and thy protection, and have mercy on me, for my soul hath hoped in thee.

My hope is the Father, my refuge is the Son, my protection is the Holy Spirit: O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.

It is truly meet to bless thee, the Theotokos, ever-blessed and most blameless and M other of our God. More honorable than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim, who without corruption gavest birth to God the Word, the very Theotokos, thee do we magnify.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Daily Confession of Sins

I confess to Thee, my Lord, God and Creator, to the One glorified and worshipped in Holy Trinity, to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, all my sins which I have committed all the days of my life, at every hour, in the present and in the past, day and night, in thought, word and deed; by gluttony, drunkenness, secret eating, idle talking, despondency, indolence, contradiction, neglect, aggressiveness, self love, hoarding, stealing, lying, dishonesty, curiosity, jealousy, envy, anger, resentment, and remembering wrongs, hatred, mercenariness; and by all my senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch; and all other sins, spiritual and bodily, through which I have angered Thee, my God and Creator, and caused injustice to my neighbours. Sorrowing for this, but determined to repent, I stand guilty before Thee, my God. Only help me, my Lord and God, I humbly pray Thee with tears. Forgive my past sins by Thy mercy, and absolve me from all I have confessed in Thy presence, for Thou art good and the Lover of men. Amen.

The dismissal:

O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, for the sake of the intercessions of Thy most pure Mother, the God-bearing fathers and all the saints, have mercy on us.

But a layman sayeth:

Through the prayers of our Holy Fathers, O Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and save us.

Psalm 3

Ps.3:1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Ps.3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Ps.3:3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Ps.3:4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Ps.3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
Ps.3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Ps.3:7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Ps.3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalm 2

Ps.2:1 Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
Ps.2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,
Ps.2:3 «Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords from us.»
Ps.2:4 He who sits in the heavens shall laugh; The LORD shall hold them in derision.
Ps.2:5 Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, And distress them in His deep displeasure:
Ps.2:6 «Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.»
Ps.2:7 «I will declare the decree: The LORD has said to Me, «You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
Ps.2:8 Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth for Your possession.
Ps.2:9 You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potteŕs vessel.»́
Ps.2:10 Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Ps.2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
Ps.2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him.

Psalm 1

Ps.1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
Ps.1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
Ps.1:3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
Ps.1:4 The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
Ps.1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Ps.1:6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Antique Russian jewelry

Especially for those people who admire antique Russian jewelry, the online store Andcross suggests a wide assortment of gorgeous jewelry, created according to ancient Russian technologies using various methods and traditions.

The excavations carried out by the archaeologists in the 10-15^th centuries in Veliky Novgorod and other towns in Kievan’ Rus, became an inspiration for the creation of jewelry in an ancient Rus’ style. The historical sources of jewelry are:

What jewelry can be found on the website

These jewelry works of art are made almost without the use of any technical devices, manually and fully of ecologically clean materials. Every jewelry accessory is created with great love by a jeweler who is absolutely happy about his job. The collection of jewelry is quite extensive and diverse. Here you can find bracelets of different construction and width, earrings of a standard shape, all kinds of necklaces with a unique ornament, to be exact:

In the days of the ancient Egyptian religion and until the end of the Middle Ages, aromatic resins were used in natural or powdered form. Frankincense used In Christian practice wasn’t mixed with anything, or it was combined with myrrh or styrax. The Book of Exodus (30:34) contains a description of one of the recipes.

The passage focuses on the fact that God told Moses to take the same amount of each incense (gum resin, onycha, galbanum, and pure frankincense) and being a perfumer to produce incense from them by grinding everything into a fine powder. Then it was to be placed in front of the Ark of the Covenant in the place for sacrifices, where God would appear to Moses and which later would become a great shrine for people.

In the XVII century in Greece, the monasteries of Mount Athos began to produce incense different from others, which became the standard in all Orthodox churches. At first, it was a powder of frankincense resin mixed with aromatic myrrh oil in the form of balls. Following the recipe of the Athos frankincense, various other monasteries and private businesses have created their own recipes, which have been kept secret. According to these recipes, various aromatic mixtures are made with Boswellia resin, as well as pistachio, juniper, pine, cypress, the Amboyna pine and other trees resins. To make it, you should make a thick “dough” from powdered resin, adding essential oils, other fragrant substances, and warm water. After the dough is ready, it is sprinkled with magnesium carbonate so that it does not stick, and rolled into a layer, which is then cut into cubes. They are dried for two weeks and then packed.

Burning incense candles which are made of frankincense, charcoal, and aromatic components are considered traditional in Orthodoxy. In the Russian tradition, they are called burning incense candles or monashenki (nuns).

During the pre-revolutionary period, these candles were used at home. With their help, a blissful atmosphere was created in the house and you could sense the smell of the church, which could be easily recognized.

In practice, charcoal and frankincense separately are not as convenient to use as burning incense candles.

The Valaam Monastery

The Valaam Monastery is considered a fairly large monastery in Russia. It is located on the northern side of Lake Ladoga, 24 km away from the mainland called the Valaam archipelago. The total area of its more than 60 islands is 40 square kilometers. Valaam, which area is approximately 28 square kilometers, remains the largest island of all of them to this day.

History

Historians’ thoughts on the date of the foundation of the Valaam Monastery differ. Some believe that the cloister was founded at the time of the Christianization of Kievan Rus’, others claim that this event took place much later. The cloister and church tale says that the monastery was erected at the time of the adoption of Christianity in Kievan Rus’. It was the time that the cloister, created by Herman and Sergius, became a spiritual center.

Modern researchers have a completely different opinion. They believe that the monastery was founded in the early 14th century. This opinion is justified by the fact that in the 15th-16th century the monastery had already been quite well known in Kievan Rus’. The Valaam Monastery received the greatest recognition in the 19th century. Until 1917 it was called the Northern Athos, since it was the largest among all Russian cloisters. A large number of famous recluses and cathedral founders were devotees of this monastery, for example:

The cloister was visited by Emperors of Russia (Alexander III in 1858, Alexander I, Alexander II). A large number of artists were inspired by Valaam, so their artworks are in close connection with the temple. They were:

By 1917, there were twenty-one temples on Valaam, fifteen of which were made of stone, and six were made of wood. There were also 26 altars and 23 chapels. The number of monks in the community increased every year, but on average there were 700 monks and 90 lay brothers. Small and sometimes very small industries such as brick, resin, candle and leather manufacturing were thriving there. In addition, there were several workshops, farms, where people were engaged in:

The Valaam temple is famous for its fairly large library, as well as archives. It also had its unique tradition of singing.

In the 20th and early 21st centuries, the estates of the Valaam Cathedral with temples were created in both the capital of Russia and St. Petersburg.

Around 1989, the first six monks arrived on Valaam Island to revive monastic life. Along with these events, restoration work began. It took quite some time for the Valaam Monastery to become stauropegic, which implied enhancement of its status. From that moment on, it has been subordinated to the Moscow Patriarchate.

By the beginning of the twentieth century, the cloister had 13 sketes and 21 chapels, which are located in different parts of Valaam. The cell is the dwelling of the monks, which is located not far from the monastery itself. After the dark events, 12 sketes were restored.

In 1992, a museum of the Transfiguration Valaam Cathedral was built on the lands of Valaam Island. At the cloister there is a bakery, a fish breeding farm and a dairy.

Svyato-Danilov Monastery

In 1282 in the capital of Russia Prince Daniel of Moscow created a temple in honor of his heavenly patron Daniel the Stylite. The land of the monastery was encircled by a large palanca. During this period, a library was created at the monastery which contained the most ancient books. 1293 was a disastrous year for the monastery, because it was then that the Mongol-Tatars invaded Kievan Rus’. The monastery was practically ruined, and the values that were in it were lost.

Prince Daniel, the founder of the cathedral, has expressed a desire to be buried in a public cemetery. After he died, the princes of Kievan Rus’ began to transfer the brethren, following which the territory was gradually devastated. And only during the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Danilov the monastery was restored. At the request of the Tsar, a cathedral of the fathers of seven Ecumenical monasteries was erected near the grave of Daniel of Moscow. Only 100 years later, the relics of such a famous prince were found and officially transported to the monastery church.

During dark times, as well as during the war in 1812, the cathedral was destroyed. But, despite all the events, the monastery was restored, and all values, not least thanks to prayers, acquired a new look.

Modern look

After all that had been experienced, in 1983 a representative office of the Patriarch of Moscow was established in the monastery. Step by step, the monastery was restored, and also were restored and created:

Shrine, along with parts of the relics of the famous Prince Daniel of Moscow, is also located in this place. Absolutely everyone has access to it to worship and pray. The monastery houses shrines that are directly interrelated with such Christian names of saints as:

Up to this day, the most ancient icon is considered to be the list of the Vladimir image of the Virgin, which was created in the 17th century.

Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery

Today, the Seraphim-Diveevsky Monastery is considered one of the most famous monasteries in Russia. The name of the monastery is directly related to the name of Seraphim of Sarov. An interesting fact is that this cathedral is the fourth, that is, the last inheritance of the Most Holy Theotokos.

The foundation of the monastery

In the 11th century, the Mother of God sent the famous monk Anthony to the Kyiv coast to found the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. In the 19th century, the Mother of God ordered the widowed landowner, who took monasticism, to go to Diveyevo. Already there, nun Alexandra, by order of the Mother of God, remained and began to create the future temple. In 1780, the Kazan Church was consecrated. This is how the history of the Diveyevo Monastery began.

The Diveyevo brethren received a rather high status (monastic community) not immediately, but only after 80 years. Despite the fact that a large number of monks and nuns, like Seraphim and Alexandra, are tied up in the Kazan temple, it was a parish for a long period. In addition to the Kazan Church, the Mill Community was also founded, which gathered girls who took monasticism. And only by 1861 the Diveyevo Church accepted the status of a monastery. By the middle of the 20th century, there were already 1,500 novices and about 300 nuns.

The prayer that sounds from the Seraphim-Diveyevo community attracts believers from all over the world.

Shrines of the Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery

Now the monastery includes 8 churches. Among the many shrines of this place, the most famous are the relics:

And also the Groove of the Mother of God, which should serve as a barrier for the procession of the Antichrist.

In the modern world, a fairly large number of believers want to get to the Holy Trinity Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery in order to ask God, the Mother of God, for help in their difficult issues. She extends a helping hand to all who honor God.

The Pskovo-Pechersky Dormition Monastery

The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos was founded in the deserted forest of Pskov Oblast, among the caves of the Holy Mountain. This event marked the beginning of a great story. 1473 is considered the year the Monastery was founded. Surprisingly, this monastery has never been closed during the Soviet era, unlike other cathedrals in Russia.

This place attracted monks, who were looking for solitude and quiet life, since the 15th century was the time of the constant Tatar-Mongol invasions of Kievan Rus’. Mark, who is considered the monastery founder, also settled here.

A little bit of history

Many people wonder why the caves in the mountain are called “God-given”. The answer is very simple: they are of natural origin. The territory around the lavra belongs to Ivan Dementiev, who is an ordinary local resident. He gave the land to reverend John for use. John came to the monastery after he had become a widower. He was an ordinary priest before this tragic event. He is considered the monastery builder.

The temple was well protected from the Mongol-Tatars, but not from the German attacks. Therefore, the Pechersky Monastery became a fortress because of its strategic location, that is its proximity to the Livonian garrison. Hegumen Cornelius in his turn expanded the Assumption Monastery by building the Nikopol and Annunciation churches. He also deepened the caves so that even more monks could say prayers. Unfortunately, he was killed by Ivan the Terrible, so he was declared to be a Holy Martyr. Thanks to the labors of Hegumen Cornelius, the monastery was able to withstand the attack of the armies of:

Since the end of the First World War, the monastery had belonged to Estonia, which prevented the Bolsheviks from ruining it. In the 20th century, a famous priest John Krestiankin served there and was buried in the caves of the monastery after his death. The prayers said in these caves helped people to endure many life’s challenges.

It is fascinating, however, despite the fact that all the monks are buried in these caves, there is no smell of decay there. Instead of placing coffins under the ground, they are built into special openings of the cave. Therefore, this place is considered holy, because this is the burial site of the monks who helped people by saying prayers. Nowadays, a large number of religious people turn to the Pechersky Monastery to be prayed for by monks.

When is frankincense used? Can it be used at home?

Entering the house of the Virgin Mary, they bowed to the baby Jesus and gave gifts – frankincense, gold and myrrh. This is why frankincense has become one of the main components in the Christian church rituals.

When and why frankincense is used

In Russia, since ancient times, there was a custom to incense their homes. Nowadays a lot of believers have decided to revive this tradition. They use katseya – an incense burner with a small handle. Censer, which is used by priests in churches, doesn’t approach such cases. During this sacrament, believers should read the ninetieth and hundredth psalms and a prayer of the resurrection of the Lord.

The burning of frankincense is a symbol of the genuine belief and the duty of the Christian to the Savior. That is why it is used during the evening prayer.

The healing effect of incense

In ancient times, people cured different diseases and indispositions with herbs. Besides, the smoke of resins, flowers and some kinds of trees gave off the fragrant, healing smoke. This smoke had a positive effect on the human body:

This type of healing was used not only in Russia but in many other countries too. In addition, it was applied for sacrificial religious ceremonies. In gratitude for the health and life, given by the Creator, people burnt the frankincense. The smoke was a symbol of true faith and appreciation. The Lord protected Christians from diseases and dark forces in return.

Some words about the incense

The incense is nothing but the burning of frankincense. It was often mixed with other fragrances, herbs and resins. With the help of this rite Christians hoped to get the Lord’s help in worldly affairs and drive away evil spirits.

The ritual was conducted in the church and the open-air area. It was believed that the requests, sorrows and hopes of the believers went up along with the smoke in the direction of the Creator. The word “incense” means “smoke” in Greek. Hence the name of the rite.

Before clergymen start to burn incense, they read a special prayer to the Lord to send down grace on the believers. Fragrant smoke symbolizes the spirit’s purity in such cases.

Also, evangelist Mark stressed that burning incense is not only gratitude of the believers and a feasible sacrifice to God, but a plea for protection and patronage too. Because the devil and his servants never sleep.

In Russia, a priest performed a rite with an iron censer with chains. At the same time, he said a prayer that the Lord would give the parishioners his power and overshadow them with his light heavenly sign. And in response, the parishioners asked the Saviour to help them in their lives. In Russia this rite symbolized the vital power of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Trinity, helping people on the shady earthly path.

Putting the frankincense into the censer, people sacrifice to Jesus Christ the best they have in their lives – its fragrance. Moreover, this ritual symbolizes the love for God and positive forces and also humility over their will.

Safety regulations in the use of the frankincense at home

Performing a rite, connected to the burning incense at home, remember about the safety regulations. Otherwise, the rite can lead to fire or deterioration of health. You must not:

It is better to extinguish the coal with water. Do not buy substandard frankincense. Before buying it, you should sniff the incense. If the smell is unpleasant, you should refuse the purchase.

Icon of the Mother of God «Vladimirskaya»

It is believed that the icon of the Mother of God was the first image of «Tenderness», which was painted by the Apostle Luke on the table of the Holy Family. Modern scientists date the icon to the 12th century. In many chronicles, it is said that Luka Harisberg in 1131 gave the shrine to Prince Yuri Dolgoruky

Already in the XVIII century. all the Shrines were rewritten. In mid-1919, the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God underwent restoration, where the authenticity of the painting of the shrine was revealed. After that, it turned out that only the faces and fragments in the margins remained unchanged. At the beginning of the XVI century, both figures of the icon were rewritten. The proof was a preserved fragment of the XIII century, where the Virgin tightly embraces the baby, but now lightly touches the chiton. So, the shrine is recognized as a world masterpiece.

Lazarev wrote that the artistic execution in the icon conveys the whole essence of painting in Byzantium.

It is worth carefully considering the image of sacrificial love in the painter’s masterpiece

Both Faces are written in different techniques as if they are opposed to each other. The artist painted the Face of the Mother of God on an olive sankir, working out the graphics. Small strokes become invisible, creating a common canvas. The blush slightly enlivens the Face of the Virgin, showing that a ray of light is extinguished in it. Nearby is the image of Christ.

If you look at his Face you can see that his painting is built on a dark basis. That is why he seems to shine. The light energy is shown in pure white with hot browns. This is Life itself, which arises from the movements of the greatest painter. You can see in Christ how human nature is transformed into light, filled with life. The figure of the baby shines with gold and grace. Now the Mother of God does not hold the Baby to Her. The look of the Mother of God is filled with unspeakable sadness as if asking for mercy for her Son. The Vladimir icon was written in the language of images and shows that true love for God is a righteous life.

The painting of the Vladimir Icon cannot be repeated. It is written by an artist who has no equal in art. It is believed that in all the late icon painting, only the ancient iconographic canon is preserved.

From the city of Vladimir, the shrine was transported to Moscow, and already in the Assumption Cathedral, its icon, painted by Andrei Rublev, was changed. It is assumed that Rublev owns a «spare» icon of the Mother of God. The master was already rethinking his works of ancient iconography in a new way. Then they began to consider the national ideal of the ideal of holiness.

The sacrifice on the part of the Mother of God is equated with the mother’s sacrifice. The icon became the beginning of the union of the created nature with something Divine.

The sacrifice to humanity offered by God in the person of the Son is united with the sacrifice of the Mother of God, who brings the Most Pure. The heavens bowed before them, and the earth went to meet them.

To save the life of mankind, God gives the son, and the Mother of God – the most precious thing for herself.

The ancient Russian person, looking at the icon of Rublev, seems to ask the question: “What do I sacrifice?” At the moment, the shrine is on display in the Tolmachi Church of Nicholas at the museum of the State Tretyakov Gallery.

Russian crosses on the body. History and traditions

The Baptism in Ancient Russia was a significant event. Each baptized person received his own cross. He lived with it all his life and then he was buried with it. At first, after the baptism of All Russia, the crucifixion was worn over the clothes. This showed that the person was a Christian. Crucifixes with the image of the holy face passed from generation to generation.

A copper-cast cross-encolpion of the twelfth century with the face of the Mother of God refers to the miraculous.

It was at the crucifixes that our ancestors spoke the words of loyalty, and after exchanging them, they were considered twin brothers. Almost any construction was necessarily accompanied by the laying of a crucifix inside the base of the building. There were still many different traditions. For instance, many crosses were created from the destroyed church bell. They were in great demand. Old crucifixes of 5-7 centuries, discovered in Chersonesos, Kiev and several other settlements, had four ends. They were made of wood, bones, or amber, glass. On the pre-Mongol crosses-encolpions with the face of the Mother of God was written: “Holy Mother of God, help.” Images on the reverse side of the Mother of God with St. Nicholas the Wonderworker were a frequent occurrence.

The crucifixes, which have a more ancient history, were completely different in terms of shape and the presence of ornaments:

With a relief pattern in the centre of an eight-pointed cross with a spear, a cane, in flowers, herbs and patterns, it became known as the «flourishing” or «Blossoming tree of Christ», referring to the prototype of the Cross in the Old Testament – the «Tree of Life». Saint Justin in the second century called it a symbol of Christ. In the seventh century, John of Damascus said that the« Tree of Life» grown by God in the Garden of Eden is nothing but a Cross: destruction came through it, and through the Tree – life. There is a flourishing cross on sarcophagi made of stone in the 4th century.

In the 17th-18th century, crucifixes began to be painted more and more variously. This is especially evident in those that were made in Veliky Ustyug and Solvychegodsk. They were decorated on both sides by coloring with transparent enamel paints. The shades could be different. The paint was applied to the notched parts of the patterns of flowers and plants. Rays radiated from the middle crosses, which were decorated with small pearls or mother-of-pearl.

Often body crucifixes were made of metal. Less often you can see them made of gold or silver. They were also created from copper.

In the 16th century, crosses appeared in the form of an Angel-Savior, and St. Nikita was especially popular – «the winner of the devil»; «embarrassment to demons». In the 17th century, the crosses depicted the instruments of the Passion of Christ. First of all, with:

The twentieth century. Residents of the Vladimir province wore either miniature icons or the same crucifixes. In the male half of the population, they had an extension at the ends, or were straight or roundish. In women, as a rule, they were narrowed at the ends, similar to a tree leaf. They were worn on the so-called «gaiten» (this is a shoelace).

Jewelry art of the Cross

The clergy have been concerned about whether crosses can be worn with stones, as decoration since ancient times. And some priests prefer crosses that are decorated with precious stones. At the same time, some will consider it as a sin, and others as piety.

Over the years, more and more crosses in church shops are decorated with stones, like jewelry. The artists believe that by working on the cross they will be able to revive the “ancient splendor”. Ecclesiastical art is developing rapidly, and controversial questions are increasingly being asked. At exhibitions dedicated to crosses, the staff of Andcross’s workshop is faced with questions of various judgments, one of which is “Whether it is possible to equate sacred objects with works of art and wear them as jewelry in everyday life?”.

Believers have a controversial attitude to art. Many people assume that it comes from “temptation”: a diabolical temptation, not pleasing to God. This comparison is often encountered into Russian. In the annals, it is written that Ham himself created the arts and crafts, and he is also a bad son of Noah. His name becomes a household name here because it roughly defines a person who does not respect his elders. Looking at the whole picture, the conclusion suggests itself that a believer does not need art in any guise.

Rereading the “Tales of Bygone Years”, you can understand that the ambassadors were almost not interested in Orthodox dogmas and texts about the Symbols of Faith. To be literal, when they entered the temple, they understood: where is the beauty, there is God. Therefore, the cross is considered a work of art and jewelry. Thanks to history and church teachings, many answers can be found there.

Almost always, personal asceticism and the luxury of ecclesiastical art were considered an integral part of Orthodoxy. Since ancient times, the fathers considered asceticism “the art of the arts”, equating the body to the canvas, where prayer and fasting are a brush with paints.

The image of the saint is presented as “adorned with virtues”. The sign of the sanctity of the Heavenly Jerusalem is gold and stones, so you can often see the Saints who are dressed in clothes decorated with various stones.

Everyone knows that shrines are written on gold, and paints were made from precious materials. However, few people know that the gold for the backgrounds was rolled out manually. A lot of time and effort was spent for the sake of luxury and beauty in art.

In our time, it is almost impossible to compare a religious person with a modern person who picks up any cross “to the blouse”.

It is believed that a sacred object carries great power in the surrounding world. In the written teachings of the Holy Fathers, art is the manifestation of God in our world. The image that people see is the source of Grace – a clear window through which a person spiritually approaches God.

Types of church products

Nowadays believers have a wide choice of body crucifixes. They can choose four-pointed, six-pointed, eight-pointed, with or without the image of crucified Jesus. There are more complicated ones, made in an extremely symbolic form, with the image of a saint on it. Also, it is possible to find them even in a small box with closed doors. All these jewellery undoubtedly have a rich history, during which their shape, material of manufacture and others have changed. You can buy them in all stores, dedicated to the church theme or directly in the Church itself.

Pendants

However, everything is not limited to just crosses. There are also pendants. They, similarly to crosses, can have a different appearance: starting from a variety of shapes and ending with the image of different Saints. For instance, it may have the image of:

The tradition of wearing a pendant comes from Byzantium. Initially, such jewellery was made from stone. Made from a different material, they were located only on the lid of a reliquary. Later when the tenth century came, pendants made of expensive metals began to appear. They were decorated with stone, enamel and sculptural terrains. At the same time in Rus’, they began to make the images of Saints from metals. For example, the icon of the Most Holy Lady Theotokos.

Now they are also called “amulets”, but this is incorrect. At first, the amulet was called a purse with a shrine, which was dressed with a crucifix on the neck. Later people began to believe that the amulet could protect them from evil forces, so they began to call it the amulets that protected from evil.

However, the image of the Saint is not a talisman. Such beliefs are not welcomed by the Orthodox religion. Believers think that they are protected by the Saint himself, depicted on the icon, and not by the icon itself, as an object.

Security rings

Often you can see beautifully decorated security rings on the shelves. They are not only an accessory but are also important for Christians. So they often depict various prayer phrases, such as “save and protect”, messages can also be nominal. Besides the inscriptions, they may contain images of different Saints or cross. It is possible to combine all of the above on one ring. They are usually made of gold, silver and copper. This jewellery has a rather rich and vivid history. The tradition of wearing such rings is very ancient, and it firstly appeared in Byzantium. Later after the adoption of Christianity in Russia, the Russian people took this tradition. Then it was possible to buy them only in monasteries, as a souvenir. Since the nineteenth century, they have been actively sold as Orthodox jewellery in jewellery stores or churches. Many rings which were made in those ancient times, in Byzantium, have preserved.

Previously they were used for protection from evil spirits. They were worn directly by the owners themselves or they were used to seal something valuable and expensive. Such a ring was sometimes used during the wedding ceremony as an engagement ring. It was believed that the faces of the Saints depicted on the wedding rings were witnesses of the pure, strong and sincere love of two people who decided to get married.

Crucifixes, pendants, security rings and much other similar jewellery are not only decorations. They are a significant part of all religion. With the advent of the twentieth century the Russian people stopped paying much attention to this, forgetting their traditions, but today they are gradually returning to the lives of believers.

Warranty and delivery

WARRANTY

If the decoration does not fit the color, size, style, etc. the seller is not obliged to take it back or exchange it;

If a product was found to have a manufacturing defect, which is subsequently confirmed by an examination, it is subject to return.

The warranty period for our products is 14 days. In the event of a manufacturing defect, we will exchange the product or refund your money.

DELIVERY

Our store is part of the Andcross Orthodox International Corporation, which has warehouses in Latvia, Estonia, Greece, and Russia. Free shipping worldwide is made by registered air mail with a bar code to track the location. Deadline 5 – 20 working days.
We also send United Parcel Service – express delivery. Dates and costs are calculated individually depending on the weight and country of destination. The terms of delivery of the UPS are agreed in advance.

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Morning Prayers

The Prayer of the Publican:

The Beginning Prayer:

Troparia to the Holy Trinity:

Prayer of Saint Basil the Great to the Most Holy Trinity:

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The Symbol of the Orthodox Faith:

Prayer I, of St. Macarius the Great:

Prayer II, of the same saint:

Prayer III, of the same saint:

Prayer IV, of the same saint:

Prayer V, of St. Basil the Great:

Prayer VI, likewise by St. Basil:

Prayer to the Most Holy Theotokos:

Prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ:

Prayer IX, to the Holy Guardian Angel:

Prayer X, to the Most Holy Theotokos:

Prayerful Invocation of the Saint Whose Name we bear:

Song to the Most Holy Theotokos:

Troparion to the Cross:

For the Living:

For the Departed:

Final Prayer:

And the dismissal:

Evening Prayers

Troparia — 6 th Tone

Prayer I, of St. Macarius the Great

Prayer II, of St. Antiochus

Prayer III, to the Holy Spirit

Prayer IV, of St. Macarius the Great

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Prayer VII, of St. John Chrysostom

Prayer VIII, to our Lord Jesus Christ

Prayer IX, to the Most Holy Theotokos

Prayer X, to the Holy Guardian Angel

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Daily Confession of Sins

The dismissal:

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