Prayers In Faith By Saint Nerses Shnorhali

Christ, living Fire, inflame my soul with the fire of your love, which you sent forth upon the earth, that it may consume the impurities of my soul, cleanse my conscience, purge the sins of my body, and kindle in my heart the light of your knowledge. Have mercy upon your creatures and upon me, great sinner that I am.

All-Caring Lord, place your holy fear before my eyes as a shield, that they may no longer gaze with lust; before my ears, that they may not enjoy hearing words of evil; before my mouth, that it may utter no falsehood; before my heart, that it may think of no evil; before my hands, that they may do no injustice; before my feet that they may, at all times, be according to your commandments in all things. Have mercy upon your creatures and upon me, great sinner that I am.

You who bring back those who have gone astray, turn me away from my evil habits to good habits and imprint upon my soul the dreadful day of death, the fear of hell, and the love the kingdom, so that I may repent from my sins and do righteousness. Have mercy upon your creatures, and upon me, great sinner that I am.

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