Hymns of the Greek Church: Translated with Introduction and Notes

Name: Hymns of the Greek Church: Translated with Introduction and Notes
Author: Brownlie, John

Brownlie, John

Hymns, Greek -- Translations into English; Orthodox Eastern Church -- Hymns

These Collects hold a most important place in the services of the Eastern
Church. There are few offices in which they are not found imbedded. Their
catholicity is most remarkable. The suffrages are peculiar to no church
service, but common to all liturgies. The people share in them by
responding 'Lord have mercy' at the end of each petition, and 'Amen' at
the close.




                                {EKTENE}
                                   OR
                              GREAT COLLECT

  {Hyper tes anothen eirenes, kai tes soterias ton psychon hemon, tou
                            Kyriou deethomen}


                                    I

    Lord, to our humble prayers attend,
    Let Thou Thy peace from heaven descend,
    And to our souls salvation send.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   II

    Rule in our hearts, Thou Prince of Peace,
    The welfare of Thy Church increase,
    And bid all strife and discord cease.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   III

    To all who meet for worship here,
    Do Thou in faithfulness draw near;
    Inspire with faith and godly fear.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   IV

    O let Thy priests be clothed with might,
    To rule within Thy Church aright,
    That they may serve as in Thy sight.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                    V

    The sovereign ruler of our land,
    Protect by Thine Almighty hand,
    And all around the throne who stand.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   VI

    In time of war be near to aid,
    Strong be the arm for battle made,
    Prostrate be every foeman laid.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   VII

    Let clouds and sunshine bless the earth,
    Give fruits and flowers a timely birth,
    Our harvests crown with peaceful mirth.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                  VIII

    Let voyagers by land and sea
    In danger's hour in safety be;
    The suffering and the captives free.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.

                                   IX

    Around us let Thy shield be cast,
    Till wrath and danger are o'erpast,
    And tribulation's bitter blast.
            Have mercy, Lord, upon us.




    {kyrie eleeson. Antilabou, soson, eleeson kai diaphylaxon hemas}


    Deacon. Let us complete our evening supplication to the Lord.
    Choir. Lord, have mercy upon us.

                                    I

    God of all Grace, Thy mercy send;
    Let Thy protecting arm defend;
    Save us, and keep us to the end.
            Have mercy, Lord.

                                   II

    And through the coming hours of night,
    Fill us, we pray, with holy light;
    Keep us all sinless in Thy sight.
            Grant this, O Lord.

                                   III

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Hymns of the Greek Church: Translated with Introduction and Notes

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