Then the earth in terror shook,
And the sun grew dark in wonder;
Then the Temple veil was torn,
And the rocks were rent asunder;–
For the Just One, God most glorious,
Died upon the Cross victorious.
O Most High, Whom heaven adores,
Thou wast born to us in weakness,
Bore the scourging and the wounds,
Died upon the Cross in meekness;–
Now o’er death we rise victorious,
By the power of God most glorious.
Greek Title: ἔφριξε γῆ, ἀπεστράφη ἥλιος
Translator: John Brownlie
Source: Parakletike, p. 9