Typical Psalms
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In some monasteries, on days when the Divine Liturgy is not served, it is replaced by a service of Typical Psalms. The service consists of Psalms 103 and 146 with a hymn by the Emperor Justinian, Only-begotten Son. These are the First and Second Antiphons of the Liturgy in most Orthodox Churches. Also, the Beatitudes, the Creed, and certain other hymns and prayers are sung.
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Hymns
From Psalm 103
- Bless the Lord, O my soul! Blessed art Thou, O Lord!
- Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
- Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.
- Who forgives all iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.
- Bless the Lord, O my soul, blessed art Thou, O Lord.
From Psalm 146 and a hymn by Emperor Justinian
- Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
- Praise the Lord, O my soul!
- I will praise the Lord as long as I live,
- I will sing praises to my God while I have being.
- Put not thy trust in princes, in sons of men, in whom there is no salvation.
- When his breath departs he returns to his earth: on that very day his plans perish.
- The Lord will reign forever: thy God, O Zion, unto all generations.
- Now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
- O only begotten Son and immortal Word of God,
- Who for our salvation didst will to be incarnate of the Holy Theotokos and ever-Virgin Mary,
- Who without change didst become man and was crucified,
- Who art one of the Holy Trinity, glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:
- O Christ, our God, trampling down death by death, save us!
Beatitudes
- In Thy Kingdom remember us, O Lord, when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom.
- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.
- Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- Blessed are you when men shall revile you and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for My sake.
- Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in Heaven.
