| THANKSGIVING AFTER HOLY COMMUNION Prayer of St. Basil the Great Orthodox Prayer Book |
Lord Christ our God, King of the ages and Creator of all, I thank Thee for all the
blessings Thou hast granted me and for the communion of Thy pure and life-giving
Mysteries. I pray Thee, therefore, good Lord and Lover of men, guard me under
Thy protection and within the shadow of Thy wings; and grant me with a clear
conscience till my last breath worthily to partake of Thy holy Things for
forgiveness of sins and for life eternal. For Thou art the Bread of Life, the Source
blessings Thou hast granted me and for the communion of Thy pure and life-giving
Mysteries. I pray Thee, therefore, good Lord and Lover of men, guard me under
Thy protection and within the shadow of Thy wings; and grant me with a clear
conscience till my last breath worthily to partake of Thy holy Things for
forgiveness of sins and for life eternal. For Thou art the Bread of Life, the Source
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