«Polyphony» conducted by Stephen Layton London, Temple Church, January 2003
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Ode I : O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us
We do homage to Thy pure image, O Good One, entreating forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of Thine own good will Thou wast graciously pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou mightest deliver from bondage to the enemy those whom Thou hadst fashioned. For which cause we cry aloud unto Thee with thanksgiving; with joy has Thou filled all things, O our Saviour, in that Thou didst come to save the world.
O Jesus the Son of God, have mercy upon us.
Ode II : O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us
Unto the Birth-giver of God let us sinners and humble ones now diligently have recourse; and let us fall down in penitence exclaiming, from the bottom of our souls; O Sovereign Lady, help us, having compassion on us! Show zeal, for we perish with the multitude of our sings; turn not Thy servants away empty; for we have Thee as our only hope.
O Most Holy Birth-giver of God, save us.
Ode III : O Holy Saint Nicolas, pray unto God for us
A rule of faith and a model of meekness, a teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; therewithal hast thou acquired: by humility - greatness, by poverty - riches; O Father hierarch Nicolas, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
O Holy Saint Nicolas, pray unto God for us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, both now, and ever and unto ages of ages.