Editing Ephrem the Syrian (section)

=== Selected works ===
Boasting an extensive corpus, Ephrem's poems, hymns, prayers and prose has been incorporated deeply into every facet of the Syriac tradition, from the Liturgy of the Hours ([[Shehimo]]) to [[West Syriac Rite|Divine Liturgy]]. The following is a bedtime prayer, found in the [[Compline]] of the Shehimo for some weekdays.
[[File:Mor Ephrem icon.jpg|frame|Syriac Orthodox icon of Mor Ephrem]]
[[File:Ephräm der Syrer.jpg|thumb|461x461px|Portrait of Ephrem]]
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|Lord have mercy upon us, kindly accept our service

Sending from Thy treasu-ry, kindness, mercy – and pardon.

Grant me Oh Lord, while I stand, keeping vigil before Thee

Should I fall to slumber’s hand, guard thou me from – sinful sleep.

If I trespass while awake, by thy grace absolve me Lord

If I transgress – in my sleep, pardon with Thy – compa-ssion

By the Cross ( +) of Thy meekness, grant me, Lord, a restful sleep

Deliver me from – evil dreams, and from sinful thoughts, Oh Lord!

Through the night govern me, Lord Grant to me a – peaceful sleep;

Let not Evil- and his thoughts, should have domain – over me.

Grant to me Thy bright Angel, that he may guard – all my limbs;

Save me from un-holy lust, by Thy Body – that I ate.

While I lie and sleep in calm, may Thy blood be – my guardian;

Granting freedom – to my soul, which is but Thy – own image.

Thy hand shaped me, Oh my Lord, shadow me with – Thy right hand,

Thy mercy be a for-tress, shielding me Lord – all around.

While my body rests and sleeps, may Thy power – keep vigil;

Let my sleep in – Thy presence, pleasing like a sweet incense.

Let not evil touch my bed, by Thy mother’s prayer for me;

By Thy pleasing sacrifice, keep Satan from – hurting me.

Fulfill Thy word with me, Lord, and guard my life by Thy Cross ( + );

Waking I shall – praise Thy name, for Thou loved me – in weakness.

Grant Oh Lord, by Thy mercy, that I hear and – do Thy will;

Grant me an eve – full of peace, and a night of- righteous-ness.

Oh our Savior, Jesus Christ, who is indeed the true light;

Thy honor stays – in the light, worshipped by all – sons of light.

Jesus, Savior of the world, who stays and lives – in the light;

to Thee praise, on – us mercy, in this world and – that to come.

Praise to Thee Lord, praise to Thee, praise a thousand thousand fold;

Tens of thousands – we praise Thee, to Thee praise on – us mercy.

Praise to whom Watchers adore; and heavenly Angels serve

Lord of Watchers and Angels; accept our supplications

Praise to the One who is three; and to the three who are One.

Father, Son and Holy Ghost; who is the One and true God.<ref>{{Cite web |last=jesse.scaria |date=2020-03-28 |title=Hymn of Mor Ephrem - Sunday School Resources |url=https://resources.msossa.org/2020/03/28/hymn-of-mor-ephrem/ |access-date=2025-05-17 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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