#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Deacon: Again we beg Thee, O Lord, to hear our prayer, and have mercy on Thy servants who strive to save the lives of Thy innocent children. In Thy grace and bounty, fulfill their petitions and forgive all their transgressions, whether voluntary or involuntary. Accept their sacrifice of praise upon Thy heavenly altar; protect them from every visible and invisible enemy; deliver them from all misery, sickness, and affliction; grant them health and length of days, we pray Thee, O Lord, hearken and have mercy.

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

For Children in Danger of Death by Abortion Deacon: Again we pray for the children of God condemned to death by the unjust judgment Deacon: Again we pray for the children of God condemned to death by the unjust judgment of men: that the Lord our God would soften the hearts of those who seek their violent destruction, and rescue those who are being led forth to the slaughter, we diligently pray Thee, O Lord, hearken and have mercy!

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

For Rescuers Who Have Been Imprisoned Deacon: Again we pray for all who have fallen into the hands of the godless civil authority Deacon: Again we pray for all who have fallen into the hands of the godless civil authority for the sake of God's children, and who languish in courts and prisons: that the Lord our God may look upon them with compassion; that He may comfort, strengthen and preserve them; and that He may deliver them speedily from bondage and oppression, let us all say: O Lord, hearken and have mercy.

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Deacon: By Thine infinite power, O Lord, our God, move to compassion and mercy the hearts of those who hold Thy servants in cruel captivity; restrain them from doing harm or permitting evil to befall Thy servants, but rather cause them to relent and to release them; free the captives whole and unharmed, O Lord, and bestow Thy mercy upon them, let us all say: hearken quickly and graciously have mercy!

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Deacon: Thy vile enemies, O Lord, have annihilated Thy children and defiled Thy churches, and have imprisoned Thy faithful servants. Look down from heaven, therefore, and behold, and forsake us not utterly, but quickly cleanse the land of Thy people of the wickedness of those who oppose Thee, with humble heart we entreat Thee, our God Who art mighty in strength and wondrous in wisdom: O Compassionate One, hearken and have mercy!

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Deacon: Again we pray for all those here present, who await from Thee Thy great and abundant mercy.

#### People: Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Priest: For Thou art a merciful God, and lovest mankind, and unto Thee do we send up glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages.

#### People: Amen.

Priest: Glory to Thee, our God, Glory to Thee! Choir: Glory to Thee, our God, Glory to Thee! Priest: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Choir: Now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen. Deacon: Priest: Deacon: Let us attend Priest: Peace be unto all. Deacon: Wisdom! Let us Attend! Lord, we will walk in the light of Thy countenance and