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. I Come ye people, come adore Him, God in Holy Trinity; God the Father, Son, and Spirit, Ever Blessed Unity. II Thine the glory, God Almighty, To the Son and Spirit given, Ere upon the world's creation Dawned the new-born light of heaven. III Holy, holy, we adore Thee, One in power, in nature one; God the Father, God the Spirit, God the Co-Eternal Son. IV By the Son the wide creation Rose where chaos held its sway; By the Spirit, God Almighty Swept eternal night away. V Son, the Father's love revealing, Son, through whom the Spirit came, Blessed Godhead! endless glory Be to Thine exalted name. {hotan elthes ho theos epi ges} ({kontakion Echos a'}) I When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Wrapt in Thy glory bright, Then shall the earth in terror quake, The sun withhold his light. II When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Then to Thy judgment-bar, Even as a mighty stream, shall flow The sons of men from far. III When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Then shall the books be spread, And from their secrets Thou shalt judge The living and the dead. IV When Thou shalt come, O Lord, Then save me by Thy power, Let not the flames of wrath o'ertake Thy servant in that hour. V When Thou shalt come, O Lord, In mercy let me stand-- No guilt upon my conscience laid-- Approved, at Thy right hand. CANON FOR EASTER DAY BY ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS ST. JOHN OF DAMASCUS