THE THIRD WATCH
The service of the Third Watch of the Midnight prayer I offer unto Christ my King and my God, beseeching Him to forgive my sins.
The worshipper prays the Psalms of the Twelfth Hour which is:
Psalm 129
Psalm 130
Psalm 131
Psalm 132
Psalm 133
Psalm 136
Psalm 137
Psalm 140
Psalm 141
Psalm 145
Psalm 146
Psalm 147
Glory be to God, Holy, Holy, Holy. A passage from the Gospel according to Saint Luke. May his blessings be upon us all Amen.
LK.12:32-46
Glory to God Forever. Amen.
May Thy Saying be concluded in peace. We worship Thee O Christ together with Thy Good Father and the Holy Spirit, for Thou come and saved us.
With eyes full of compassion O Lord, look upon my weakness, for life is well nigh to an end, and in my works there is no salvation. Wherefore I beseech Thee O Lord, with merciful eyes look upon my weakness, my affliction, my lowliness and my sojourning and save me.
"Zoksapatri ke lyou-ke agi-you epnevmaty"
(Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.)Since the Judge is present, O my soul, take thought and awake, and consider that terrible hour. For as in judgment there is no mercy for the merciless. Wherefore O Saviour, have pity on me, for Thou alone art the Lover of man.
"Kenin ke aa-ee ke-ic-touce e-on-ace ton e-onon Amen."
(Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.)O noetic gate of life, and honoured Birthgiver of God, save them who with confidence, take refuge in thee from trouble. That in all things we may glorify thy pure birthgiving, for the salvation of our souls.
"Kenin ke aa-ee ke-ic-touce e-on-ace ton e-onon Amen."
(Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.)O Heavenly King, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present, and fillest all things, O Treasury of good, and bestower of life, come and dwell in us, and cleanse us from every stain, and save, O Good-One, our souls.
"Zoksapatri ke lyou-ke agi-you epnevmaty"
(Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.)As Thou wast with Thy disciples, O Saviour, and gavest them peace, Come also and be with us, and save us, and deliver our souls.
"Kenin ke aa-ee ke-ic-touce e-on-ace ton e-onon Amen."
(Both now and ever and unto the ages of ages, Amen.)When we stand in Thy Holy temple, we are counted as those standing in heaven. Thou art the gate of heaven, O Birthgiver of God, open unto us the door of mercy.
O Lord, hear us, have mercy on us, and forgive our sins.
Lord have mercy (Kyrie eleison) 41 times
Holy, Holy, Holy, O Lord of Sabaoth, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory and Thy majesty. Have mercy on us O God the Father Almighty. O Holy Trinity have mercy on us. O Lord of hosts be Thou with us. For we have no other helper in our tribulations and necessities but Thee. Loose, remit, and pardon, O God, our transgressions that we have committed voluntarily and involuntarily, consciously and unconsciously, hidden and manifest. O Lord, remit for the sake of Thy Holy Name, by which we are called, according to Thy mercy, O Lord, and not according to our sins.
Make us, O Lord, worthy to say with all thanksgiving:
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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, through Christ Jesus our Lord. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The Gospel From St. Luke 2:29-32
Lord, now let Thou thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation. Which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory to Thy people Israel.
Glory be to God forever. Amen.
O Lord, hear us, have mercy on us, and forgive our sins.
Lord have mercy (Kyrie eleison) 41 times
Holy, Holy, Holy, O Lord of Sabaoth, Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory and Thy majesty. Have mercy on us O God the Father Almighty. O Holy Trinity have mercy on us. O Lord of hosts be Thou with us. For we have no other helper in our tribulations and necessities but Thee. Loose, remit, and pardon, O God, our transgressions that we have committed voluntarily and involuntarily, consciously and unconsciously, hidden and manifest. O Lord, remit for the sake of Thy Holy Name, by which we are called, according to Thy mercy, O Lord, and not according to our sins.
Make us, O Lord, worthy to say with all thanksgiving:
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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one, through Christ Jesus our Lord. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
The worshipper prays this absolution:
O Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living and Eternal God. Enlighten our minds to the understanding of Thy Life-giving word. Raise us up from the darkness of sin that deadens the soul, and make us worthy to be straight in the doing of good. May we be worthy at the times of Thy coming to judge the world, to hear that voice full of joy, saying: "Come unto Me ye blessed of My Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you before the foundation of the world." Yea, Lord, assist us in that hour to be without fear, anxiety, or condemnation. And judge us not according to the multitude of our iniquities, for Thou alone art long-suffering, plenteous in mercy and most compassionate, through the intercession of our Lady, Saint Marry, the Birthgiver of God and all the Saints. Amen.
The prayer of every hour
THE LORD'S PRAYER