Orthodox Prayer: Prayer of St Ephraim the Syrian

O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not.

But rather a spirit of chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love bestow upon me Thy servant.

Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my failings and not condemn my brother; for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen.

O God, cleanse me a sinner.

O Lord and Master of my life, a spirit of idleness, despondency, ambition, and idle talking give me not. But rather a spirit of chastity, humble-mindedness, patience, and love bestow upon me Thy servant. Yea, O Lord and King, grant me to see my failings and not condemn my brother; for blessed art Thou unto the ages of ages. Amen.

[soghadarawsheh]

Saint Ephraim the Syrian pray for us .

[paulwilliams]

Anastasia. Such beautiful blessed words. Lord, have mercy on me the sinner. Heal my soul for I have sinned against thee.
Thank you for posting 🙏☦️🕯️

[TedBruckner]

prayer of St. Ephraim (my literal translation): Lord and Despot of my life, do not give me the spirt of laziness, curiosity, love of power, and idle collection but spirit of wisdom, lowliness, patient endurance, and love grace me Your servant. Yes, Lord King, give me to perceive my offences/infractions of law and not to give judgment against my brother since you shall speak well of [him] into the ages of the ages. Amen.
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