O God the great and the eternal, without beginning and without end, great in His counsel and mighty in His works, who is in all places, dwells with every one. Be with us also, our Master, in this hour and stand in the midst of us all. Purify our hearts and sanctify our souls. Cleanse us from all sins which we have done willingly and unwillingly and grant to us to offer before you rational sacrifices and sacrifices of blessing ■ The Prayer of incense of the Pauline Epistle■ The Coptic Liturgy of Saint Basil