Words from Passion Vespers

Joyous light of glory... For You are merciful and You love Your whole creation... Let my prayer rise before you as incense... In the land of the living... Create in me a clean heart, O God... Jesus, I will ponder now on Your holy Passion... I am among you as one who serves... Pride dies and humility rises in union with Christ, who wears the towel... Holy is Your name... Have mercy and hear us... I thank You, my heavenly Father... On my heart imprint Your image...