As I rise from sleep I thank Thee, O
Holy Trinity, for through Thy great goodness and patience Thou wast not angered
with me, an idler and sinner, nor hast Thou destroyed me in my sins, but hast
shown Thy usual love for men, and when I was prostrate in despair, Thou hast
raised me to keep the morning watch and glorify Thy power. And now enlighten my
mind's eye and open my mouth to study Thy words and understand Thy commandments
and do Thy will and sing to Thee in heartfelt adoration and praise Thy Most
Holy Name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever, and to the ages of
ages. Amen.
St.
Basil the Great, 330-379
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