Canon of Repentance
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
How can I not weep when I think of death? I have seen my brother lying in the tomb without glory and without form. What can I expect? What can I hope? Only grant me, Lord, repentance before the end. (twice)
Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me!
I believe that Thou wilt come to judge the living and the dead, and that everyone will stand in his rank: the old and the young; masters and princes; virgins and priests. Where will I find myself? Therefore, I cry out: grant me, Lord, repentance before the end.
Most Holy Theotokos, save us!
Receive my unworthy prayer, Most Pure Theotokos. Keep me from sudden death, and grant me repentance before the end.