Part 4 (1/2)

{echos ho autos}

When seated with Thy chosen band Thou didst to Thy disciples say That one, O Christ, would Thee betray, But Judas would not understand.

{ho autos}

The sop revealed the traitor's hand, In answer to the question made; They saw by whom Thou wert betrayed, But Judas would not understand.

{ho autos}

The Jews, O Christ, Thy life demand, 'Twas purchased for a price like this-- For silver pieces and a kiss, But Judas would not understand.

{ho autos}

Thou, with Thine own unstained hand, Didst wash the feet, and humbly teach That such a task becometh each, But Judas would not understand.

{ho autos}

'Watch thou and pray,' was Thy command, Lest, thoughtless, the disciples fall Beneath the tempter's bitter thrall; But Judas would not understand.

{semeron gregorei ho Ioudas}

({Antiphonon echos barys})

I

The wily Judas watches near The Master's path to-day, That he may into wicked hands The Eternal Lord betray, Who in the desert lone and dread Supplied the mult.i.tudes with bread.

II

To-day the wicked one denies His Teacher and his Friend-- Once a disciple, he betrays His Master in the end.

For silver, see the Lord is sold, Who manna gave in days of old.

III

{ho autos}

To-day the Jews on Calvary A cruel Cross have raised, And nailed upon that Cross, their Lord Have wickedly abased, Who made a pathway through the sea And led them from captivity.

IV

To-day the spear is lifted high And thrust into His side, Who for His people raised His hand And wounded Egypt's pride; They give Him vinegar and gall, Who showered down manna on them all.