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Open the Gates

I am not worthy, Master and Lord, that thou shouldest come beneath the roof of my soul: yet, since thou in thy love toward all men, dost wish to dwell in me, in boldness I come. Thou commandest, Open the gates — which thou alone hast forged; and thou wilt come in with love toward all men, as is thy Nature; thou wilt come in and enlighten my darkened reasoning. I believe that thou wilt do this: for thou didst not send away the Harlot who came to thee with tears; nor cast out the repenting Publican; nor reject the Thief who acknowledged thy kingdom; nor forsake the repentant Persecutor, a yet greater act; but all of those who came to thee in repentance, didst thou count in the band of thy friends, who alone abidest blessed forever, now, and unto the endless ages. Amen.

~ St. John Chrysostom, Prayer before Communion