Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in
the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I
hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. _(twice)_
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that
everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and
princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry
out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
Receive my unworthy prayer, Most Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden
death, and grant me repentance before the end.