O King Enthroned On High

O King enthroned on high, Thou Comforter Divine, Blest Spirit of all Truth, be nigh And make us Thine. Yea, Thou art everywhere, All places far or near; O listen to our humble prayer, Be with us here! Thou art the source of life, Thou art our treasure-store; Give us Thy peace, and end our … Read more

O Come Let Us Adore

O come let us adore The Lord of all the earth, And in our songs of praise recount The mystery of His birth. The middle wall is razed, An entrance now is free; For cherubim with sword of flame No longer guard the tree. O Paradise restored! Now I shall enter in, And taste the … Read more

What Shall We Bring To Thee?

What shall we bring to Thee? What shall our offering be On this Thy natal morn? For Thou, O Christ, hast come to earth— A virgin mother gave Thee birth— For our redemption born. The whole creation broad Gives praise and thanks to God, Who gave His only Son; And list! the bright angelic throng … Read more

In the Bliss of Old Predicted

In the bliss of old predicted, Heaven and earth to-day rejoice; Men and angels, one in spirit, Shout aloud in gleeful voice; For, to those in darkness drear, God in human flesh is near. Cave and manger show the mystery; Shepherds tell the wondrous tale; Bearing gifts to lay before Him From the East the … Read more

Bethlehem Rejoices

Bethlehem rejoices, Hark the voices clear, Singing in the starlight Nearer and more near. Unto God be glory, Peace to men be given, This His will who dwelleth In the heights of heaven. Heaven can not contain Him, Nor the bounds of earth, Yet, O Glorious Mystery! Virgin gives Him birth. Unto God be glory, … Read more

Thou One Begotten Son

Thou one Begotten Son, Eternal Word adored, Immortal while the ages run, And our Almighty Lord; To bring Salvation nigh, To vanquish death and sin, Thou didst in cruel anguish die, And life for mortals win. Save us, O Christ our God, Save by Thy Cross, we pray; Thou who didst bear the Father’s rod, … Read more

When On The Cruel Cross

When on the cruel Cross The Lord was lifted high, Affrighted earth in terror quailed To see its Maker die. Then had the yawning caves Devoured the murderous band, Had not the Crucified in love Stretched forth His saving hand. Thou gav’st Thyself to die, Dark Hades to explore, To bring to souls in prison … Read more

The Wily Judas Watches Near

The wily Judas watches near The Master’s path to-day, That he may into wicked hands The Eternal Lord betray, Who in the desert lone and dread Supplied the multitudes with bread. To-day the wicked one denies His Teacher and his Friend— Once a disciple, he betrays His Master in the end. For silver, see the … Read more

Our Evening Prayers Attend

Our evening prayers attend, O Thou that holy art; In mercy full forgiveness send To every contrite heart; For Thou hast risen to set us free, And all mankind rejoice in Thee. Encompass Zion round, Ye people, tell His fame; Let Resurrection joy abound, And glory to His name; He is our Lord, who from … Read more

Light Serene of Holy Glory

Light serene of holy glory From the Immortal Father poured, Holy Thou, O Blessed Jesus, Holy, Blessed, Christ the Lord. Now we see the sun descending, Now declines the evening light, And in hymns we praise the Father, Son and Spirit, God of Might. Worthy of unending praises, Christ the Son of God art Thou; … Read more

When, O King Immortal

When, O King Immortal, Thou didst seek the gloom, Tasting death in meekness, Resting in the tomb— On that dark and woful day, Hades owned Thy kingly sway. Victor! now we hail Thee, Hail Thee Christ our God; Thou hast burst the barrier Of Thy dark abode; On that glad and glorious day, Hades owned … Read more

Behold the Bridegroom Cometh

Behold the Bridegroom cometh At the hour of midnight drear, And blest be he who watcheth When his Master shall appear, But woe betide the careless one Asleep when He is near! O soul of mine, bestir thee Lest thou sink in slumber quite, And the Bridegroom find thee sleeping When He cometh in His … Read more

O Jesus, Lover of Our Race

O Jesus, Lover of our race, How rich the promise of Thy grace To Thy disciples made,— A holy Paraclete to send, To succour, comfort, and befriend With His inspiring aid. On earth the light is shining clear, The Holy Comforter is here, To all the faithful given; And now, what prophets long foretold, In … Read more

It Is a Comely Thing

It is a comely thing To glorify and praise Our God, the Everlasting Word, And Lord of endless days. The trembling cherubim Before Him fold their wings, And all the heavenly hosts adore The mighty King of kings. We would our offering give,— O Christ, to Thee we pray, For Thou didst break the bands … Read more

Come Ye People, Come Adore Him

Come ye people, come adore Him, God in Holy Trinity; God the Father, Son, and Spirit, Ever Blessed Unity. Thine the glory, God Almighty, To the Son and Spirit given, Ere upon the world’s creation Dawned the new-born light of heaven. Holy, holy, we adore Thee, One in power, in nature one; God the Father, … Read more

Hail the Resurrection Day!

Hail the Resurrection day! Let the people shout for gladness; ’Tis a passover of joy,— Let us banish every sadness; For, from death to endless life, Christ our God His people bringeth; As from earth to heaven we rise, Each his song of triumph singeth. From our eyes the veil remove, That we may, in … Read more

Ere the Morn in Beauty Wake

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. They who dwell in death’s abode, Bound with fetters dark and cold, Shall the Saviour’s love behold; They shall hail the … Read more

He Who In The Fiery Furnace

He who in the fiery furnace Kept from harm the faithful three, Suffering in our mortal nature, Decks with life mortality,— Him, our fathers’ God, we praise, Blest and glorious always. Holy women bearing ointments, Sought the mortal, bathed in tears; But their sorrow changed to gladness, For the Living God appears; And they tell … Read more

Shine forth, O new Jerusalem

Shine forth, O new Jerusalem! O Zion, shout with glee! For now the glory of the Lord Is risen upon thee; O mother pure of God’s own Son, Rejoice—His victory is won! O dear and sweetest voice divine, O Christ, Thou wilt befriend, And lead Thy people safely on E’en to their journey’s end; Thy … Read more

EKTENÊ or Great Collect

Lord, to our humble prayers attend, Let Thou Thy peace from heaven descend, And to our souls salvation send. Have mercy, Lord, upon us. 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. To all who meet for … Read more

Christ, for Thee a Wreath Adorning

Christ, for Thee a wreath adorning Weaves my raptured soul with glee, For from death this glorious morning Thou hast risen triumphantly. From the tomb behold Him rising, Christ our Lord whose praise is sung. Death is slain; O power surprising! Hades’ gates are open flung. Thou for man to earth in meekness Cam’st that … Read more

Now At This Evening Hour

Now at this evening hour, O Thou, my Christ, to Thee, Thou Word of God, Eternal Light, All grateful praises be. From Thee the Spirit comes, Third beam of peerless light, And in Thyself one glorious orb The triple rays unite. Thy word and wisdom Thou To lighten man hast given, That he the splendour … Read more

In the Father’s Glory Shining

In the Father’s glory shining, Jesus, Light of light art Thou; Sordid night before Thee fleeth,— On our souls Thou’rt falling now. Framer of the world, we hail Thee! Thou didst mould the stars of night; Earth to life Thou dost awaken, Saviour Thou, of glorious might! ’Tis Thy hand that guides the chariot When … Read more