Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God! Glory to Thee, O God!
I thank Thee, O Lord my God, for Thou hast not rejected me, a sinner, but
hast made me worthy to be a partaker of Thy holy things. I thank Thee,
for Thou hast permitted me, the unworthy, to commune of Thy most pure and
heavenly Gifts. But, O Master, Who lovest mankind, Who for our sakes
didst die and rise again, and gavest us these awesome and life-creating
Mysteries for the good and sanctification of our souls and bodies; let
them be for the healing of soul and body, the repelling of every
adversary, the illumining of the eyes of my heart, the peace of my
spiritual powers, a faith unashamed, a love unfeigned, the fulfilling of
wisdom, the observing of Thy commandments, the receiving of Thy Divine
Grace, and the attaining of Thy Kingdom. Preserved by them in Thy
holiness, may I always remember Thy Grace and live not for myself alone,
but for Thee, our Master and Benefactor. May I pass from this life in the
hope of eternal life, and so attain to the everlasting rest, where the
voice of those who feast is unceasing, and the gladness of those who
behold the goodness of Thy countenance is unending. For Thou art the true
desire and the ineffable joy of those who love Thee, O Christ our God,
and all creation sings of Thy praise forever. Amen.