Apostol § 176

2 Corinthians 4:6–15
Prokeimenon, Tone 7

Let the Saints exult in the Lord / let them sing for joy on their couches.

Verse: Sing to the Lord a new song; His praise in the assembly of the Saints.

Brethren, It is God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ… But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always bearing in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are always delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. So then death is working in us, but life in you… And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore have I spoken,” we also believe and therefore speak, knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the thanksgiving of many, may abound to the glory of God…

Alleluia, Tone 6

Blessed is the man who feareth the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Communion Hymn

The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not fear evil tidings.