have mercy on us and save us, as He is good and the lover of men.
The Choir. Amen.
The Priest bringeth the holy cross to be saluted by the people, and then immediately returneth to the sanctuary: the holy gates (doors) are shut, and the people retire. While he taketh off his Priestly robes, he saith the Nunc dimittis, Trisagion, and other prayers, with the dismissal of S. Chrysostom.
The grace of thy mouth, shining like fire, hath enlightened the whole universe, hath offered to the world treasures which perish not, and hath shown unto us the height of humility. But as thou instructest us by thy words, Father John Chrysostom, beseech Christ our God, the Word, to save our souls.
Then Kyrie eleison, (twelve times.) Glory. Both now. Thee the more honourable. Christ our true God, &c.
