Lord and Master of my life, do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, covetousness and idle talk.
Grant the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love to me, Your servant.
Hey, Lord, King, grant me to see my sins and not condemn my brother; for blessed art thou unto the ages of ages. Amen.
In Russian
Lord and Master of my life! Do not give me the spirit of idleness, despondency, the desire to rule and talk idle talk.
On the contrary, grant me, Your servant, the spirit of chastity, humility, patience and love.
O Lord and King! Let me see my sins and not condemn my brother; for You are glorified to the end of time.
Dejection is carelessness, inaction in the matter of salvation. Lust for control is the desire to be in charge. Idle talk is idle talk. Humility is humility. To her - oh yes!
What are we praying for in this prayer?
We pray to God to cleanse us from sins and confirm us in a virtuous life.
Who compiled it?
Saint Ephraim the Syrian, who lived in the 4th century from the birth of Christ in Syria.
When is it pronounced?
During Lent during church services and is accompanied by prostrations to the ground.