vinely springing,
But from that pure immortal stream
That from His tomb our Lord is bringing.

{troparion}

All things in earth and heaven above
Are filled with light that shines supernal;
So all creation keeps this feast,
For He hath risen, the King eternal.

With Thee, O Christ, I lay entombed,
Ere light upon this day was falling;
With Thee I leave death's dark abode,
For Thou hast risen, and Thou art calling.

With Thee upon the Cross I hung
When Thou wast faint, and weak, and sighing;
Lord, with Thyself Thy servant bless,
In Thy bright realm through years undying.

{Ode D'}

{epi tes theias phylakes}

{ho Heirmos}

[1]Prophet of the Lord, beside us,
Now upon the watch-tower stand;
Let us see the light-clad angel
Earthward come at God's command,
Telling of His power to save,
Who hath risen from the grave.

{troparion}

He was born of Virgin Mother,
Lamb of God on whom we feed;
Free from every spot, and blameless,
Yea, a Passover indeed:
Very God His wondrous claim,
And Perfection is His name.

As a yearling lamb He suffered,
He, our Blessed, saving Crown;
That He might from vileness cleanse us,
Freely was His life laid down;
Now, with beauty in our eyes,
See the glorious Sun arise.

As the ark was borne in triumph,
David leaped with gladness then;
Now before the Type's fulfilment
We should joy as holier men;
For, omnipotent to save,
Christ hath left the dismal grave.

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[1]Habakkuk ii. 1.

{Ode E'}

{orthrisomen orthroi batheos}

{ho Heirmos}

Ere the morn in beauty wake,
Let us seek the Saviour's tomb,--
Not with ointment and perfume,
But with songs the silence break;
We shall see the Christ appear,
Sun of Righteousness to cheer.

{troparion}

They who dwell in death's abode,
Bound with fetters dark and cold,
Shall the Saviour's love behold;
They shall hail the light of day,
And their gladsome foot employ
In this festival of joy.

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