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...[heralds] to the shepherds, and to the myrrh-bearing women preachers of life with the Living One: we beseech [you]. Guardians of the world, armies of the Lord around those who fear [Him], friends of the human race, mediators of death and resurrection, great Michael and Gabriel, who stand always before the All-Holy Trinity: we beseech [you].

RUBRIC: Canon of Repentance. *Mankunkʿ* (Children) *šarakan* (hymn). First Mode.

[Tone] AJ [First Tone]. Accept with your love for mankind these morning praises, O King of glory, and preserve the children of your Church in peace. You who look upon the humble from heaven to earth, and give mercy to the human race: [refrain] And the children... In harmony with the Seraphim, singers of the 'Holy', we sing to you: O thrice-holy Lordship, spare your creatures with sweetness: [refrain] And the children...