Boutho of Mar Balai 6th Hour
(Tune: Jananee Parishutha)
Moriyo rahem melain oo aa darein
Absolve us O Lord and our departed
By the pray'rs of Saint Mary,- and the saints
Mary's memory is a great blessing
Her prayer is a fortress- for our souls.
Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, and the saints
Please pray for us, now and for- evermore
Lord pour upon the faithful departed
Fragrance of both peace and joy- eternal
Thanks to you O Lord who extols Mary
Exalt the saints, and bless the- departed
Absolve us O Lord and our departed
By the pray'rs of Saint Mary,- and the saints
The above selected prayers are taken from the Book of Common of the Syrian Church, otherwise known as
the Shimo Namaskaram as translated by Bede Griffiths from Syriac to English. A full copy of the rich
prayers of our tradition can be purchased directly from the publishers at Gorgias Press.