St. Ephrem’s Lenten Prayer

This is beautiful prayer from the Eastern Church.

Lenten Prayer of St Ephrem the Syrian

O Lord and Master of my life!

 Take from me the spirit of sloth;

Take from me despair, ambition and vain talk!

Instead, give me the spirit of love, 

Grant your servant humility, O Lord,

Grant your servant patience, and love. 

Yea, O Lord and King, 

Let me see my own sin, 

And never  judge my neighbor or friend,

For you are blessed unto ages of ages.

For you are blessed. Amen. Amen.

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By Carlos Colon

Composer, liturgist of global sacred music

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