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THE DIVINE LITURGY

glorified by the Cherubim, and worshipped by all the heavenly powers; who from nothing didst bring all things into being; who didst make man after Thine own image and likeness, and adorn him with all Thy graces: who givest to him that seeketh wisdom and understanding, and dost not overlook sinners, but appointest repentance unto salvation; who vouchsafest unto us Thine humble and unworthy servants, to stand even at this hour before the glory of Thy holy altar, and to offer Thee due worship and praise; do Thou, Master, receive also from the mouth of us sinners the thrice-holy hymn, and look upon us in Thy goodness. Forgive us every offence voluntary and involuntary; hallow our souls and bodies, and grant us in righteousness to worship Thee all the days of our life; at the intercessions of the holy Mother of God, and of all the saints who have pleased Thee in all ages. For holy art