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O mightiest King, co-eternal with the Father, by your might you vanquished hell and trodden death under foot, you have bound the strong man, by your miraculous power and the radiance of your unspeakable Godhead you arose as the second Adam from the tomb.
Send forth your invisible right hand, which is full of blessing, and bless us all.
Pity us, O Lord, and strengthen us with your divine power.
Take away the sinful and wicked influence of carnal desire.
Let the light shine into our souls and dispel the surrounding darkness of sin.
Unite us to the all-blessed assembly that is pleasing to you; for through you and with you,
all praise, honor, power, adoration, and thanksgiving are due to the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
— Liturgy of St. Mark, 3rd Century
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