I have slipped and fallen like David through lack of discipline, and I am covered with filth; but wash me too, O Saviour, with my tears.

No tears, no repentance have I, no compunction. But as God, O Saviour, grant me these.

I have lost my first-created beauty and comeliness; and now I lie naked, and I am ashamed.

Close not Thy door to me then, Lord, Lord; but open it to me who repent to Thee.

Give ear to the sighs and groans of my soul, and accept the drops of my eyes, O Saviour, and save me.

O Lover of men, Who wishest all to be saved, in Thy goodness recall me and receive me who repent. — First Troparia from Ode 2, Wednesday of the First Week of Lent