Agpia

“I will bow down before your holy temple and will praise

your name....” —Psalm 138:2

Introductory Slides (read silently)

“...he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward

Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his

God....” —Daniel 6:10

“Compel yourself to kneel down before God, for this invigorates the spirit of

prayer.” —Mar Isaac

AgpiaAdapted from the Hours of

Prayer in the Agpia

The Sixth HourInstituted to commemorate the

crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ

Introductory Prayer (speak in unison)

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen.

Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy, Lord bless us. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, now and forever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

We bow in prayer

Psalm 57

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness.

I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts--men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

They spread a net for my feet--I was bowed down in distress.They dug a pit in my path--but they have fallen into it themselves.My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O God, among the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

We bow in prayer

Matthew 5:1-16

Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

We bow in prayer

Concluding Prayers

Have mercy upon us O God, have mercy upon us. For you are always worshipped and glorified in heaven and on earth. O Christ, our good Lord, plenteous in patience, mercy and compassion, who loves the just and shows mercy to

all sinners amongst whom I am the first, who does not wish death for the sinner but repentance and life, calling us all to salvation for the promised forthcoming rewards, O Lord, accept our prayers of this hour and every hour. Ease our lives, and guide us to act

according to your commandments. Sanctify our souls, purify our bodies, set right our thoughts, cleanse our intentions, heal our sickness, forgive us our sins and deliver us from every evil grief and distress.

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory and honor.

O Lord Christ, you gave salvation to the whole world when you spread your undefiled hands on the cross. For this, all nations give you praise, saying, “Glory be to you, O Lord!”

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