Keep watch and cry… (Holy Tuesday)

Ikos

Why are you idle, my wretched soul? What useless cares cause you to

be lost in dreams? Why busy yourself with things that pass away? The

last hour is at hand, and we shall be parted from all earthly things.

Therefore, while there is yet time, rouse yourself and cry: I have

sinned before You, my Savior. Do not cut me off like the barren fig

tree. In Your compassion, O Christ, take pity on me who call out with

fear:

Kontakion Tone 2

You know that this is the last hour, O wretched soul,

And fear the cutting of the fig tree,

Work diligently, Therefore, with the talent given you.

Keep watch and cry:

Let us not remain outside the bridal chamber of Christ

christ in our midst