Part 6 (2/2)

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O Jesus, to Thy servants give The consolation they require; And when the cloud of trouble falls, With heavenly hope their souls inspire.

Be ever near us, Christ, to bless And help us in Thy faithfulness.

II

As Thou wert with Thy saints of old, Be with us, ever present, Lord; Unite us to Thyself, we pray, As Thou hast promised by Thy word; Then we shall glorify and laud The Holy Spirit sent by G.o.d.

{deute proskynesomen kai prospesomen auto}

({kontakion})

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It is a comely thing To glorify and praise Our G.o.d, the Everlasting Word, And Lord of endless days.

II

The trembling cherubim Before Him fold their wings, And all the heavenly hosts adore The mighty King of kings.

III

We would our offering give,-- O Christ, to Thee we pray, For Thou didst break the bands of death When dawned the glorious day.

IV

To Thee, Thou Three in One, Ascend our songs divine; One power, one kingdom without end, And one dominion Thine.

V

O Christ, the source of light, With light my soul inspire; Come, make my heart the bright abode Of Thy celestial fire.

{Deute laoi, ten trisypostaton theoteta proskynesomen}

By the Emperor Leo VI., died 911 A.D.

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