Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church ‎#78

78. Kontakion-Automelon

Wake, my soul! In careless slumber,
Wherefore wilt Thou longer lie?
Wake! for lo, the end approacheth,
And the Judgment draweth nigh.

Christ our Lord is ever present,
Sober therefore wait His call,
That the lovingkindness spare thee
Of the Lord who filleth all.

Text Information

• First Line: Wake, my soul! In careless slumber
• Title: Kontakion-Automelon
• Greek Title: ψυχή μου! ψυχή μου! ἀνάστα, τί καθεύδεις
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902
• Source: Horologion, p. 369

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