Hymns From The East
Brownlie's collection of hymns adapted from Eastern Orthodox Church office books, using Greek hymns as a basis to create English hymns that capture the oriental warmth and preserve the liturgical themes of the ancient church while remaining accessible to Western congregations.
53 Chapters
Table of Contents
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INDEX OF FIRST LINES
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INTRODUCTION
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Now, God of Light, the morn appears,
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Up, up, my soul! with gladness rise,
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The saffron tints appear,
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Now glows the morn in beauty rare,
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When night her sable curtain spreads
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A crown of gold surpassing rare,
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The Lord of Life to earth came down
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euphrantheti Hierousalem
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The best that heaven could bring--
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Out from the rising of the sun,
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O woeful hour! when from the night
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Crown the Lord of glory,
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O Christ, when on the shameful tree,
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O God of love, whose mercy came
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When Hades held the Lord of Life,
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When Thou, O Christ, upon the tree,
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To Thy Cross and Resurrection,
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Light is dawning 'mong the hills,
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Hail rising morn! for He hath risen;
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We worship, Lord, before Thee now,
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Heavy laden with thy grief,
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To Thee, O Christ, our God,
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Glory shone within the gloom,
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When Adam heard the voice of sin
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Within the garden's sombre shade,
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Even as Thou saidst, the Spirit came,
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O may the Spirit of all grace
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Let Thy Blood in mercy poured,
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O Lord of bounty, let this bread
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When in the clouds the Lord appears
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The Bridegroom comes! My soul, awake,
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O Judge of all, when sinful men
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I brought my merits to the throne,
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The time is drawing nigh,
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I sought the Lord at early morn
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O, touch my heart, and bring to mind
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The wealth of high estate,
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I lift my hands, and with my heart,
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Arise, my soul, and gaily sing
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The King shall come when morning dawns,
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Think on me, Lord, for Thou art kind,
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Because Thy mercy is so great,
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I cannot lift mine eyes,
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When at Thy feet, oppressed,
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Because I was brought low,
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O God of life, in whom we live,
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By Thine own hand the gift was given
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Lord, Thou art good and kind,
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O Lord of Life, when mortals call,
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I wandered sore distressed,
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God sent me to the desert wild,