Set 3: Recitation & Copywork
Set 3: Recitation & Copywork
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Term 1:
“The ladder seen of old by the great Patriarch Jacob is an example, O my soul, both of ascent through action and of ascent through spiritual understanding. Watch, O my soul, and take courage like the Great Patriarch Jacob of old, that thou mayest acquire action with spiritual understanding, and be named Israel, ‘the mind that sees God’; and so shalt thou penetrate the impassable darkness through contemplation, and obtain a great treasure as thy reward.”
(The Canon of St. Andrew, on the need for both action and contemplation)
Term 2:
"Arise, O my soul, and make war against the passions of the flesh as Joshua did against Amalek, ever gaining the victory over the Gibeonites, thine evil thoughts.
Pass through the flowing waters of time, O my soul, and like the Ark of old, take possession of the Promised Land as God hath commanded.
Be like Joshua, the son of Nun, and explore the Promised Land, O my soul, and take up thine abode in it through obedience to the Law.
Canon of St. Andrew, Ode 6
Term 3:
The cross, the cross, so many different meanings,
The cross is a weapon of peace.
The Church is our ship and our Lord is our Captain,
The cross is the rudder that keeps us on the course.
The cross, the cross, so many different meanings,
The cross is a staff for the lame.
Hope for the hopeless,
Dethronement for the proud,
And the consolation of the poor.
The cross is the comfort, of those who are afflicted,
The cross we bow down and adore!
Take UP, your cross, And follow Christ Who died on it, Take UP, your cross, And constantly rely on it.
The cross is our weapon of peace, Hope for all of those who believe, We thank God for the cross!
From the song “The Cross” inspired by the writings of St. Ephraim the Syrian Composed by Gigi Shadid
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Set 2: Recitation & Copywork
Set 2: Recitation & Copywork
Term 1:
We are praying for you;
And do you, according to your strength, acquire humility and submission.
Do not insist on any occasion that it should be done according to your will, for from this anger is born; do not judge and do not belittle anyone, because from this the heart grows faint and the mind is blinded, and from this negligence appears and unfeelingness of heart is born.
Keep ceaseless vigil, learning in the law of God, for through this the heart is warmed by heavenly fire; do not be despondent and do not weaken. God does not demand of you what is beyond your strength, but demands labor to the extent possible.
(St. Sergius of Radonezh)
Term 2:
The parents of the Holy Virgin
Lead her to the holy Temple,
And according to their promise
They give her to the Lord.
They lead the Temple to the Temple,
While angels chant,
And chant with joy
To the young Virgin in purest attire.
“Hymn of Praise” from the Prologue of Ochrid for November 21, The Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
Term 3:
Thus spoke the Lord Most-high:
"From your heart, Virgin pure,
Living water will flow,
That those who thirst will drink Christ."
Life-bearing source,
We all boast of you!
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Those who thirst will drink Christ.
By Him, the bitter is sweetened;
By Him, the scales are washed from blind eyes;
And by Him, the grief of those in sorrow is healed.
Life-bearing source,
We all boast of you!
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From the Prologue of Ochrid, entry for August 15, the Dormition of the Mother of God
Sweet drink sprung from eternity,
Our arid age, the brook filling:
Once more toward heaven raised,
Our exhausted world becomes refreshed.
Life-bearing source,
We all boast of you!
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Glory to You, O Most-pure One!
Glory to You, O Mother of God!
For us the Living Christ You did bear,
The living water of grace!
Life-bearing source
We all boast of you!
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Set 1: Recitation & Copywork
Set 1: Recitation & Copywork
Note that, as with all resources provided here, it is not necessary to do everything recommended. If your family already has recitation pieces planned (poetry, speeches, lines from Shakespeare, etc.), perhaps you will only use one of the recommended quotations below in a school year. In that case, each year of work we provide can last you for three years. Doing work consistently is more important that trying to fit in all the things.
Term 1:
If you want to serve God,
Prepare your heart
Not for food,
Not for drink,
Not for rest,
Not for ease,
But for suffering,
So that you may endure
All temptations, trouble and sorrow.
For by many afflictions
Is it appointed to us
To enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
The Kingdom of Heaven is taken by force!
St. Sergius of Radonezh
Term 2:
Traditional Song for St. Nicholas
O who loves Nicholas the saintly,
O who serves Nicholas the saintly,
Him will Nicholas receive,
And give help in time of need:
Holy Father Nicholas!
He who dwells in God's holy mansions,
Is our help on the land and oceans,
He will guard us from all ills,
Keep us pure and free from sins
Holy Father Nicholas!
Holy Saint, hearken to our prayer,
Let not life drive us to despair,
All our efforts shall not wane,
Singing praises to your name:
Holy Father Nicholas!
Term 3:
Serbian Orthodox Christian Folk Song by St. Nicholai of Zhica
Speak Lord, your servant is listening
His soul thirsts only for you
The servant is powerless to see or hear
Unless your spirit flows in him.
CHORUS: Help my vision, help my hearing
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Help my vision, help my hearing
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Speak Lord, before this road ends.
So my soul won’t get lost.
Speak to me quietly, but let it be clear.
Speak to me All-merciful, before it’s too late.
CHORUS
I know you have spoken, but speak again.
Speak until my heart starts to burn.
Until my vision opens and hearing gets stronger.
Speak Father, comfort Your servant.
CHORUS
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