Part 5 (2/2)

{anastasin Christou theasamenoi}

I

We have heard the wondrous story Of the Resurrection morn; We have seen its matchless glory, Christ the risen Lord adorn.

Let us wors.h.i.+p and adore Him, Let us now fall down before Him.

II

Men with erring sinners found Thee, Found the only sinless One; And upon a Cross they bound Thee, For the good that Thou hadst done; Come, upon the Cross adore Him, Let us now fall down before Him.

III

We have heard the wondrous story Of the Resurrection day,-- Christ our G.o.d, to Him be glory, For He casts death's bands away.

Let us wors.h.i.+p and adore Him, Come and let us fall before Him.

IV

Come, ye faithful, come with gladness, To your G.o.d thanksgiving pay; For the Cross was shorn of sadness On the Resurrection day.

Let us wors.h.i.+p and adore Him, Come and let us bow before Him.

{ei kai en tapho katelthes athanate}

({kontakion, echos pl. d1})

By St. John of Damascus, 780 A.D.

I

When, O King Immortal, Thou didst seek the gloom, Tasting death in meekness, Resting in the tomb-- On that dark and woful day, Hades owned Thy kingly sway.

II

Victor! now we hail Thee, Hail Thee Christ our G.o.d; Thou hast burst the barrier Of Thy dark abode; On that glad and glorious day, Hades owned Thy kingly sway.

III

They who bore the spices In the early hour, Heard the salutation Of the Lord of power, And His followers, sore and sad, Found the peace that made them glad.

IV

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