Litany of the Vespers Prayer

If the righteous is hardly saved, where shall I, a sinner, appear? The heaviness of the day and its heat I could not bear because of my weak nature. But, O Thou merciful God, count me among those of the eleventh hour; for I was conceived in iniquities and in sins did my mother bear me. Therefore, I dare not lift my eyes to Heaven, but I rely on the abundance of Thy mercy and Thy love to mankind, crying and saying: “O God, forgive me , a sinner, and have mercy on me.”

doxa patri kai uiw kai agiw `pneumati

Make haste, O my Savior, and lay open Thy paternal bosom; for in pleasures and lusts have I spent my life, and behold, the day is far spent and passed away. Therefore I now trust in the abundance of Thy never-ending mercy. So forsake not a trembling heart, lacking Thy mercy; for to Thee I cry with fear: “Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before Thee, and I am not worthy to be called Thy son; so make me as one of Thy hired servants.”

kainun kai aei kai eictouc aiwnac twn ai`wnwn `amyn.

With diligence did I endeavor in every transgression, and with eagerness did I strive to commit every sin, and of all suffering and judgment am I deserving. Therefore, blessed Virgin, prepare for me the way to repentance; for thee I beseech, and through thee I intercede, and to thee I appeal to help me, lest I be ashamed. Be my attendant at my soul’s departure from my body. Overthrow the conspiracies of the enemies. Shut fast the gates of Hades lest it devours my soul, O blameless bride of the True Bridegroom.