November 25, 2012

The Name of God in the Divine Services: Priestly Prayers of the Matins


"We give thanks unto Thee, O Lord our God, who hast raised us up from our beds, and hast put into our mouths a word of praise, that we may worship and call upon Thy holy Name."
From the Second Secret Prayer of the Matins

"For blessed and glorified is Thine all-honourable and majestic Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen."
From the Fourth Secret Prayer of the Matins

"That remaining ever in safety of soul and body, we may with boldness glorify Thy wondrous and blessed Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen."
From the Sixth Secret Prayer of the Matins

"Thou... hast awakened us from our beds, and roused us to the worship of Thine honourable Name."
From the Eighth Secret Prayer of the Matins