O you who observe all things with your eye that never sleeps, who afford us such saving lessons in your desire to grant mercy to all who seek it: We give thanks to you for raising us from bed and sleep to enjoy the light of another day. Receive this morning worship we offer you as we continue to follow the passion of your only Son. Enable us to prepare our lamps with care, that they may shine forth with undaunted faith and virtue. Like the wise virgins, may we, too, be worthy of entering the wedding feast with your Christ, so that, filled with a deep love for him, we may also be worthy of the incorruptible crown.

By the grace and mercy and love for us of your only Son, with whom you are blest, together with your all-holy, good, and life-giving Spirit: now and forever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

(A prayer of Fr. Laurence)