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Hymn to the Trinity

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 6.6.8.8.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: This is the time of song Lyrics: This is the time of song, The hour when prayer is made, And fervently we cry to Thee O Undivided Trinity;-- Holy, Holy, Holy Thou, God of Hosts to Whom we bow. Even as the Heavenly hosts,-- But with unworthy lips,-- Eternal Trinity most strong, To Thee we raise victorious song, And falling down before Thee now, Sing Holy, Holy, Holy Thou. Thou Who wast born on earth, But still with God remained, Accept us Christ our God we pray, As with angelic hosts we say, Holy, Holy, Holy Thou, With Thy mercy bless us now. Text Sources: Horologion, p. 44

Order of Holy Unction

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Thou Christ alone art great Lyrics: Thou Christ alone art great, In Thee we ever find Infinite love and tenderness, And mercy wondrous kind. Now in Thy love divine, Come to the sufferers' aid; In mercy Lord be merciful, On Whom our wounds were laid. Thy sanctifying grace, O Christ send from above; Seal Thou our souls and bodies now, And heal us all in love. Text Sources: Euchologion, p. 261

The Time Shall Surely Come

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: The time shall surely come, The hour is drawing near, When in the clouds of heaven the Lord To mortals shall appear. Not in a lowly garb, Shall we the Lord descry, But decked in glory like the sun, That lights the morning sky. Not as in former days, To pain and suffering sore,-- He comes to judge, Who came to save,-- To reign for evermore. Then, O my soul, awake! Put on thy garb of light, Look for the dawn that brings the day, All glorious and bright. Wait, for the hour is nigh; Watch, for His coming nears; Be thou the faithful servant then, When He, thy Lord, appears.

The Transfiguration

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When glory crowned the mountain top Lyrics: When glory crowned the mountain top, And Christ was decked in garments fair, The prophets of the Lord appeared, And talked with the Redeemer there. "Let us make this our dwelling-place," 'Twas thus his followers made request; "For it is good to linger here, And they who dwell with Thee are blest." Then from a cloud a voice was heard, While each in terror held his breath,-- "This is My Own beloved Son, Hear ye what the Belovéd saith." Jesus, when Thy glory gilds The mount of God whereon we meet, May we the voice from Heaven discern, And bow expectant at Thy feet.

O God of Light and Life and Joy

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: O God of Light and Life and Joy, Blest Trinity! my soul employ While I have power to sing: No song too glad to raise to Thee, Eternal, glorious Trinity,-- No gift too rich to bring. When darkness brooded o'er the earth, At thy command light had its birth, And night and darkness fled; And still, where hearts are bound in night, Thou speak'st the word, "Let there be light," And noontide beams are shed. Death held the Christ of God enchained, The grave the Lord of Life restrained, And eyes were filled with tears;-- Awoke the morn in eastern skies! Behold, the Lord of Life arise! Farewell to mortal fears! O joyless still the spirit sighs, And fearful looks to ebon skies, And stars begin to shine;-- Lo! overhead the bright array, The night is shining as the day, When hopes and fears entwine. O God of Light and Life and Joy, Blest Trinity, my soul employ While I have power to sing: No song too glad to raise to Thee, Eternal, glorious Trinity, No gift too rich to bring.

Stichera of Apocreos

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Surely comes the dreadful day Lyrics: Surely comes the dreadful day When before the judgment bar Men shall stand in vast array, And the books of God reveal Deeds of life that men conceal. At the gnashing and the tears, Every heart shall melt with grief, While the sinner filled with fears By the doom of judgment goes To a life of endless woes. Wherefore we entreat thee, Lord,-- Thou Who art exceeding good,-- Spare us, who with one accord, Hymn the grace divinely broad Of our ever-pitying God. Text Sources: Triodion, p. 22

Troparia (from the Canon of the Resurrection): Ode IV

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: What Saviour comes from Edom Lyrics: What Saviour comes from Edom, With garments dyed in red? Who is it wears the thorn crown Upon His wounded head? Who is it dies to set us free? The Holy One of Israel He. Glory we give with one accord To Thy blest Resurrection, Lord. O people disobedient, With shame your Saviour see; For, He you called to judgment, And nailed upon the tree, Hath burst the bands that would enslave, And risen a victor from the grave. Glory we give with one accord, To Thy blest Resurrection, Lord. Text Sources: Parakletike, p. 7

Stichera of the Ascension

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Now the Lord from earth ascending Lyrics: Now the Lord from earth ascending, Seeks the throne of heaven again, That the Comforter, descending, Might abide with sinful men. Clouds His chariots, upwards rising Bear Him proudly to the skies; Heaven beholds a sight surprising, Man above the angels rise. Lift your gates ye powers supernal; All ye nations come adore; For the Christ to realms eternal, Goes to dwell forevermore. Text Sources: Pentecostarion, p. 147

Stichera

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: O Paradise above! Lyrics: O Paradise above! In glory all excelling; There hath the God of love, Fixed an eternal dwelling; There loveliest beauty shines, And pleasure endless thrills; There love the soul entwines, And peace the bosom fills. The saints of God frequent its bowers, And whispers fan its fragrant flowers. Here would I humbly fall, Before my God adoring, That He may heed the call, I bring to Him imploring; And open wide the gate, Closed by the hand of sin, That, with the saints, thus late, I yet may enter in; And taste the tree of life that grows, To heal the smart of mortal woes. Text Sources: Triodion, p. 62

Triple Beam of Glory

Author: John Brownlie Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: Triple Beam of glory, Through the darkness poured; One the Light eternal In our blessed Lord: Give us in the morning, Gladness for the day,-- All our life adorning, Chase the night away. Glory of the Father, Glory of the Son, Glory of the Spirit, Blessed Three in One: Let Thy beams united-- Brighter than the sun, Lighten men benighted-- Blessed Three in One. Men in darkness sitting Scan the eastern skies,-- Glory of the Father, On their night arise. Give the morn supernal, Give the endless day;-- Light of light eternal, Banish night away. Hearts are dark with sorrow, Minds are dull with care, Clouds of doubt envelop Mankind everywhere. Triple Beam of gladness, Through the ages poured, Give us joy for sadness,-- Shine upon us, Lord.