Vespers · Raising of Incense
The Litany of the Air of Heaven and the Fruits
Priest
Graciously accord, O Lord, the air of heaven and the fruits of the earth this year, to bless them.
Deacon
Pray for the air of heaven, the fruits of the earth, the trees, the vines, and for every fruit-bearing tree in all the world, that Christ our God may bless them, bring them to perfection in peace without harm, and forgive us our sins.
Congregation
Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Priest
Raise them to their measure according to Your grace. Give joy to the face of the earth. May its furrows be abundantly watered and its fruits be plentiful.
Prepare it for sowing and harvesting. Manage our life as deemed fit.
Bless the crown of the year with Your goodness for the sake of the poor of Your people, the widow, the orphan, the traveler, the stranger, and for the sake of all of us who entreat You and seek Your holy name.
For the eyes of everyone wait upon You, for You give them their food in due season.
Deal with us according to Your goodness, O You who give food to all flesh. Fill our hearts with joy and gladness, that we, too, having sufficiency in everything always, may abound in every good deed.
Congregation
Lord have mercy.