Canon of Repentance — Ode III

Eirmos: O Lord, Who hast established the vault of heaven and built the Church, establish me in Thy love, O summit of desires and support of the faithful, O Thou Who alone lovest mankind.Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me.O Lord, the Judge Who art to come and Saviour, before the end grant me repentance for my many sins, and take me not in the midst of my days.I am ashamed and frightened, O Lord, when I consider my sins. When shall I be freed from this evil? I beg Thee: Thyself free me, O Saviour, and save me.For Thy name’s sake, O Lord, forgive my sin, for great is my iniquity, O God, the Only Good and Compassionate.Sessional Hymn: Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, when Thou dost come with the angelic host in Thine awesome second coming, O Compassionate One. Receive me, the prodigal, before mine end. Grant me tears of repentance, O God, and save me.