Hymns of the Holy Eastern Church ‎#95

95. Stichera (Sung after the Canon for Easter Day)

Thy glorious rising on the first of days,
We come adoring, and with grateful praise
Thy saving Passion sing in joyful lays;--
With trumpet sound His praise advance.

O Christ Who, on the Cross in dark dismay
Didst vanquish death and cast his bands away,--
Almighty, in our life give peace, we pray;
Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.

Thou Christ Who, from the depths of hades brought
The life to mortal man his spirit sought;
May we with pure heart hymn Thee as we ought;--
With trumpet sound His praise advance.

We praise Thee that in condescension Thou,
Of Virgin born, to man's estate didst bow,
One with th' Eternal Father then as now;--
Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.

He, on the Cross Who freely bare our woes,
And from the grave a glorious Victor rose,
Now on the world His saving grace bestows;--
With trumpet sound His praise advance,
Praise Him with cymbals in the dance.

Text Information

• First Line: Thy glorious rising on the first of days
• Title: Stichera (Sung after the Canon for Easter Day)
• Greek Title: ὑμνοῦμεν σου Χριστὲ, τὸ σωτήριον πάθος
• Translator: John Brownlie
• Meter: 10.10.10.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1902
• Source: Pentecostarion, p. 5

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