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Prayer To The Holy Spirit By St. Antiochus

O Holy

Spirit, most merciful Comforter: You proceed from the

Father in a manner beyond our understanding. Come, I

beseech You, and take up you abode in my heart. Purify

and cleanse me from all sin, and sanctify my soul.

Cleanse it from every impurity, water its dryness, melt

its coldness, and save it from sinful ways. Make me

truly humble and resigned, that I may be pleasing to

You, and that You abide with me forever. Most blessed

Light, most amiable Light, enlighten me. O rapturous

Joy of Paradise, Fount of purest delight, my God, give

yourself to me, and kindle in my innermost soul the

fire of your love. My Lord, instruct, direct, and

defend me in all things. Give me strength against all

immoderate fears and against despondency. Bestow upon

me a true faith, a firm hope, and a sincere and perfect

love. Grant that I always do your most gracious will.

Amen.

Published inByzantine Catholic Prayers